5 Letter Words

Every 5-letter word in our dictionary. Perfect for Wordle, Scrabble, and other word games.

Here are all the 5-letter words in our dictionary — 4,681 words in total. 5-letter words are some of the most useful in English. They're long enough to be specific and short enough to be common. Five-letter words are especially valuable for Wordle players, and four- to seven-letter words dominate most crossword puzzles.

Words are organized alphabetically below. Click any word to see its synonyms, definition, and example sentences. For a custom search, head to our Word Finder tool.

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Common Questions

How many 5-letter words are there?
There are roughly 4,681 common 5-letter words in standard English dictionaries. The exact count varies by dictionary — some include more technical or rare terms.
What are some easy 5-letter words for kids?
Common, simple 5-letter words include: abaci, aback, abaft, abase, abash, abate, abbey, abbot.
Are 5-letter words good for Wordle?
Wordle uses 5-letter words only. This list is exactly what you need!