5 Letter Words With Double Letters
Looking for 5-letter words containing adjacent double letters (such as LL, EE, SS, OO, or TT)? Browse our list of 1,145 words below (157 common words), complete with standard Scrabble point totals to crack tricky Wordle patterns and crossword clues.
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Common 5-Letter Words With Double Letters (157)
High FrequencyEveryday English terms frequently chosen as Wordle solutions and casual puzzle answers:
All 5-Letter Words With Double Letters (1,145)
Benchmark LexiconComplete word list containing at least one pair of adjacent identical letters:
Double Letters Strategy in Word Games
Adjacent repeated characters are common in English vocabulary but frequently overlooked in word games:
- Most Frequent Double Consonants: Letters like
LL(BELLS, HILLY),SS(GRASS, BLESS), andTT(KITTY, OTTER) account for a large portion of 5-letter double consonants. - Most Frequent Double Vowels:
EE(SPEED, TEETH) andOO(BLOOD, SPOON) appear regularly in 5-letter words. - Wordle Double Clues: When a letter illuminates green or yellow, consider whether testing a double placement is necessary to avoid running out of turns.
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FAQs: 5-Letter Words With Double Letters
Everything you need to know about finding words and solving puzzles.
What defines a "double letter" in a 5-letter word?
A double letter means two identical characters appear immediately adjacent to each other in the word (such as LL in "APPLE", EE in "SPEED", or SS in "GRASS"). It does not refer to repeated letters that are separated by other characters (such as in "RADAR").
How many 5-letter words contain double letters?
There are 1,145 5-letter words with double letters in our ENABLE1 lexicon, including 157 high-frequency everyday English words.
What is the highest-scoring 5-letter word with double letters?
The highest scoring 5-letter word with double letters is "JAZZY", which scores 33 points in standard Scrabble.
How do double letters impact Wordle solving strategy?
In Wordle, double letters often trip players up because guessing a letter once only turns one tile green or yellow if the word has two instances. When you suspect a consonant or vowel repeats, checking double-letter candidates helps crack difficult solutions.
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