RADAR — 5-Letter Wordle Word Analysis
Letter frequency breakdown, position stats, word meaning, and a full solve walkthrough.
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Solve Walkthrough
0 correct, 1 present, 4 absent
0 correct, 3 present, 2 absent
3 correct, 0 present, 2 absent
✓ Answer found!
Word Meaning
1. A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of sent radio waves (usually microwaves) reflected from their surfaces
2. A type of system using such method, differentiated by platform, configuration, frequency, power, and other technical attributes.
To scan with radar, or as if with radar.
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 radio 3 positions .
This breakthrough significantly narrowed down the possibilities, leading toward the solution.
Elimination Pattern
Letters ruled out during the solve:
Eliminating these 8 letters helped focus on the remaining candidates.
Difficulty Rating
Solved in 4 guesses Solid performance with good deduction.
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 — RADAR as a Wordle Answer
Is RADAR a good Wordle starting word?
It tests a(43%), d(16%), a(43%), r(41%), which are among the most common letters. RR at the start is less common (5%) which is a trade-off.
How many 5-letter words start with RA?
34 words in our dictionary start with RA. See the full list with difficulty ratings on the RA words page.