WATER — 5-Letter Wordle Word Analysis
Letter frequency breakdown, position stats, word meaning, and a full solve walkthrough.
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9%
Solve Walkthrough
0 correct, 3 present, 2 absent
0 correct, 4 present, 1 absent
1 correct, 3 present, 1 absent
✓ Answer found!
Word Meaning
1. A substance (of molecular formula H₂O) found at room temperature and pressure as a clear liquid; it is present naturally as rain, and found in rivers, lakes and seas; its solid form is ice and its gaseous form is steam.
2. The aforementioned liquid, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
"By the action of electricity, the water was resolved into its two parts, oxygen and hydrogen."
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 extra 1 correct position and 3 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 4 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 — WATER as a Wordle Answer
Is WATER a good Wordle starting word?
It tests a(43%), t(33%), e(51%), r(41%), which are among the most common letters. WW at the start is less common (4%) which is a trade-off.
How many 5-letter words start with WA?
29 words in our dictionary start with WA. See the full list with difficulty ratings on the WA words page.