PLUMB — 5-Letter Wordle Word Analysis
Letter frequency breakdown, position stats, word meaning, and a full solve walkthrough.
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7%
3%
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Solve Walkthrough
1 correct, 0 present, 4 absent
3 correct, 0 present, 2 absent
✓ Answer found!
Word Meaning
1. A little mass of lead, or the like, attached to a line, and used by builders, etc., to indicate a vertical direction.
2. A weight on the end of a long line, used by sailors to determine the depth of water.
1. To determine the depth, generally of a liquid; to sound.
2. To attach to a water supply and drain.
1. Truly vertical, as indicated by a plumb line.
2. Describing an LBW where the batsman is hit on the pads directly in front of his wicket and should be given out.
Letter Structure
Strategy Insights
Opening Word
Starting with slate to test high-frequency letters. This opener helps eliminate or confirm common letters quickly.
Key Breakthrough
revealed pluck 3 positions .
This breakthrough significantly narrowed down the possibilities, leading toward the solution.
Elimination Pattern
Letters ruled out during the solve:
Eliminating these 6 letters helped focus on the remaining candidates.
Difficulty Rating
Solved in 3 guesses Excellent efficiency!
Letter Analysis
Letter Heatmap for 5-Letter Words
How often each letter appears in 5-letter words in our dictionary. Letters highlighted in the answer word are shown in green.
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FAQ — PLUMB as a Wordle Answer
Is PLUMB a good Wordle starting word?
It tests l(27%), u(19%), m(10%), b(11%), which are among the most common letters. PP at the start is less common (6%) which is a trade-off.
How many 5-letter words start with PL?
47 words in our dictionary start with PL. See the full list with difficulty ratings on the PL words page.