STEAM — 5-Letter Wordle Word Analysis
Letter frequency breakdown, position stats, word meaning, and a full solve walkthrough.
16%
5%
10%
9%
2%
Solve Walkthrough
1 correct, 3 present, 1 absent
2 correct, 2 present, 1 absent
2 correct, 2 present, 1 absent
2 correct, 2 present, 1 absent
✓ Answer found!
Word Meaning
1. The vapor formed when water changes from liquid phase to gas phase.
2. Pressurized water vapour used for heating, cooking, or to provide mechanical energy.
1. To cook with steam.
2. To expose to the action of steam; to apply steam to for softening, dressing, or preparing.
Old-fashioned; from before the digital age.
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 stake 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 5 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 — STEAM as a Wordle Answer
Is STEAM a good Wordle starting word?
It tests t(33%), e(51%), a(43%), m(10%), 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.