5 Letter Words
Find 5-letter words by starting letters, ending letters, included letters, or exact letter patterns.
5 Letter Word Finder
Search words by length, position, and letter clues
Fill-in-the-Blanks Search
Find 5-letter words that match a specific letter pattern.
Browse 5-Letter Words by First Letter
Explore comprehensive dictionary lists for any initial letter from A to Z.
How Our Word Finder Works
Four simple steps to find, unscramble, and discover valid words.
Choose Word Length
Select 5 letters (default) or any target length from 2 to 15 letters to match your board.
Pick Search Mode
Search by starting letters, ending letters, included letters, or letters in sequence.
Enter Your Clues
Type known letters, test blank positions with ___D_, or filter out exclusions.
Explore Results
Browse verified word lists, toggle common everyday words, and view standard Scrabble point totals.
Explore Other Word Lengths
Find words of any length from 2 to 15 letters for crosswords, Scrabble, and anagram puzzles.
More Word Lengths
All Word Lengths (2 to 15 Letters)
How to Find 5-Letter Words
Mastering 5-letter word puzzles like Wordle, Scrabble, and crosswords comes down to combining known positions, frequency patterns, and elimination:
Starting Letters
If you know the word starts with a specific letter (such as S____), search with Starting With to reveal candidates like SMART, STARE, and SHINE.
Ending Letters
Common 5-letter word endings include -ED, -ER, -ES, -ING, and -TY. Filter by Ending With to narrow the board quickly.
Included Letters
When clue letters appear in yellow (present but position unconfirmed), enter them under Including (e.g. AE) to see words containing both vowels.
Exact Positional Patterns
Use Fill-in-the-Blanks when you have green tiles. Typing ___D_ pinpoints words with D strictly in position 4 (like ABODE, ASIDE, or BLADE).
Excluded Letters
Rule out letters that have turned gray in Wordle or aren't in your Scrabble tile rack using the Letters to Exclude filter to prevent dead ends.
Repeated Letters
Many 5-letter words feature double letters (like SPEED, ALLOW, or APPLE). Our engine matches repeated letter frequencies precisely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about finding words and solving puzzles.
How do I find a 5-letter word starting with a specific letter?
Select "Starting With" in the search mode dropdown above, type your starting letter (such as "A" or "S") in the letters box, and click "Find Words". The list will instantly display all valid 5-letter words beginning with that letter.
How do I search for words ending with certain letters?
Choose "Ending With" from the search mode menu, enter your ending letters (such as "E", "Y", or "ED"), and click "Find Words". The results will narrow down to words that end with those exact letters.
How does the Including search work?
In "Including" mode, enter any letters you want the word to contain anywhere. For example, entering "AE" will show all 5-letter words that include both A and E, regardless of where they appear.
How does the pattern search work?
Use the Fill-in-the-Blanks search to lock in known letter positions while leaving unknown slots blank. For example, entering "___D_" finds words like ABODE, ASIDE, and BLADE where the 4th letter is strictly "D".
How are repeated letters handled?
Our engine uses precise letter frequency counting. Searching for "EE" in "Including" mode will only return words containing at least two E's (like SPEED or AGREE), avoiding single-letter false matches.
What is the difference between All Words and Common Words?
"All Words" includes every tournament-valid dictionary entry, including rare, archaic, and technical terms. "Common Words" filters the list to high-frequency words widely recognized in everyday English, ideal for Wordle guesses and casual puzzles.