SHEEP — 5-Letter Wordle Word Analysis
Letter frequency breakdown, position stats, word meaning, and a full solve walkthrough.
16%
9%
10%
12%
2%
Solve Walkthrough
1 correct, 1 present, 3 absent
2 correct, 1 present, 2 absent
✓ Answer found!
Word Meaning
The word "SHEEP" is today's Wordle answer.
Strategy Insights
Opening Word
Starting with slate to test high-frequency letters. This opener helps eliminate or confirm common letters quickly.
Key Breakthrough
revealed shine 2 positions and 1 present letter .
This breakthrough significantly narrowed down the possibilities, leading toward the solution.
Elimination Pattern
Letters ruled out during the solve:
Eliminating these 5 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 — SHEEP as a Wordle Answer
Is SHEEP a good Wordle starting word?
It tests h(19%), e(51%), e(51%), p(15%), which are among the most common letters. SS at the start is fairly common (16%) which is a trade-off.
How many 5-letter words start with SH?
118 words in our dictionary start with SH. See the full list with difficulty ratings on the SH words page.