Wordle Opening Analyzer
Not sure which word to start with? Analyze any 5-letter word to see how it stacks up statistically. We calculate letter frequencies, position scores, and give you an overall rating.
First Word Strategy
- • Use all 5 unique letters for maximum information
- • Include 2-3 vowels (E, A are most common)
- • Use common consonants: R, S, T, L, N
- • Position matters: S often starts, E often ends
Follow-Up Strategy
- • Use a different set of letters in word 2
- • Place yellow letters in new positions
- • Eliminate common letters systematically
- • Consider word patterns (double letters, etc.)
The Science Behind Wordle Starting Words
Choosing the right starting word in Wordle can significantly improve your chances of solving the puzzle in fewer guesses. Our analyzer uses two key metrics to evaluate words:
Letter Frequency
Some letters appear far more often in English words than others. The letter E appears in about 11% of all letters in 5-letter words, while Q appears in less than 0.1%. Starting with common letters like E, A, R, O, T gives you the best chance of hitting a match.
Position Frequency
Beyond overall frequency, certain letters tend to appear in specific positions. For example, S is extremely common as the first letter (15.8% of words start with S), while E is the most common ending letter (17.8%). Our position score rewards words that place letters where they're most likely to appear.
Why CRANE, SLATE, and TRACE?
These words consistently rank among the best starters because they combine high-frequency letters (E, A, R, S, T) with optimal positioning and all unique letters. Using a word with 5 unique letters gives you maximum information from your first guess.