SKULL — 5-Letter Wordle Word Analysis
Letter frequency breakdown, position stats, word meaning, and a full solve walkthrough.
16%
0%
7%
7%
7%
Solve Walkthrough
1 correct, 1 present, 3 absent
4 correct, 0 present, 1 absent
✓ Answer found!
Word Meaning
1. The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
2. A symbol for death; death's-head
1. To hit in the head with a fist, a weapon, or a thrown object.
2. To strike the top of (the ball).
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 skill 4 positions .
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 — SKULL as a Wordle Answer
Is SKULL a good Wordle starting word?
It tests k(9%), u(19%), l(27%), l(27%), 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 SK?
118 words in our dictionary start with SK. See the full list with difficulty ratings on the SK words page.