STALE — 5-Letter Wordle Word Analysis
Letter frequency breakdown, position stats, word meaning, and a full solve walkthrough.
16%
5%
17%
7%
24%
Solve Walkthrough
3 correct, 2 present, 0 absent
✓ Answer found!
Word Meaning
Something stale; a loaf of bread or the like that is no longer fresh.
1. (of alcohol) To make stale; to age in order to clear and strengthen (a drink, especially beer).
2. To make stale; to cause to go out of fashion or currency; to diminish the novelty or interest of, particularly by excessive exposure or consumption.
1. (alcohol) Clear, free of dregs and lees; old and strong.
2. No longer fresh, in reference to food, urine, straw, wounds, etc.
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 stale 5 positions .
This breakthrough significantly narrowed down the possibilities, leading toward the solution.
Elimination Pattern
Efficient solve with minimal elimination needed.
Difficulty Rating
Solved in 2 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 — STALE as a Wordle Answer
Is STALE a good Wordle starting word?
It tests t(33%), a(43%), l(27%), e(51%), 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 ST?
118 words in our dictionary start with ST. See the full list with difficulty ratings on the ST words page.