TOUGH — 5-Letter Wordle Word Analysis
Letter frequency breakdown, position stats, word meaning, and a full solve walkthrough.
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12%
7%
2%
7%
Solve Walkthrough
0 correct, 1 present, 4 absent
4 correct, 0 present, 1 absent
✓ Answer found!
Word Meaning
A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully.
1. To endure.
2. To toughen.
1. Strong and resilient; sturdy.
2. (of food) Difficult to cut or chew.
"They were doing fine until they encountered a bunch of toughs from the opposition."
Strategy Insights
Opening Word
Starting with slate to test high-frequency letters. This opener helps eliminate or confirm common letters quickly.
Key Breakthrough
revealed touch 4 positions .
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 — TOUGH as a Wordle Answer
Is TOUGH a good Wordle starting word?
It tests o(28%), u(19%), g(12%), h(19%), which are among the most common letters. TT at the start is less common (8%) which is a trade-off.
How many 5-letter words start with TO?
58 words in our dictionary start with TO. See the full list with difficulty ratings on the TO words page.