SHIRT — 5-Letter Wordle Word Analysis
Letter frequency breakdown, position stats, word meaning, and a full solve walkthrough.
16%
9%
13%
8%
12%
Solve Walkthrough
1 correct, 1 present, 3 absent
2 correct, 2 present, 1 absent
✓ Answer found!
Word Meaning
1. An article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, and often has sleeves, either long or short, that cover the arms.
2. An interior lining in a blast furnace.
"It can take a while to learn how to iron a shirt properly."
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 sight 2 positions and 2 present letters .
This breakthrough significantly narrowed down the possibilities, leading toward the solution.
Elimination Pattern
Letters ruled out during the solve:
Eliminating these 4 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 — SHIRT as a Wordle Answer
Is SHIRT a good Wordle starting word?
It tests h(19%), i(28%), r(41%), t(33%), 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.