Best Wordle guesses from this list
Are vowel-heavy openers a good idea?
A guess like ADIEU or AUDIO uncovers vowels quickly, but common consonants such as R, S, T, L and N usually cut the list down more. A balanced approach is to open with a word that mixes two or three vowels with common consonants, then use a vowel-heavy word only if the vowels are still a mystery. The strongest three-vowel guesses in our list are AROSE, ATONE and AISLE.
Frequently asked questions
Which 5 letter words have the most vowels?
The maximum in our list is four vowels in five letters: AALII, ADIEU, AECIA, AERIE, AIOLI and AQUAE. QUEUE is the best known, with four vowels after the Q.
Is ADIEU a good Wordle starting word?
ADIEU tests four vowels in one go, which tells you a lot about the vowels but little about the consonants. Many players prefer an opener with common consonants, such as SLATE or CRANE, and keep ADIEU for when the vowels are unclear.
Which of these words scores highest in Scrabble?
KAZOO scores 18 points at face value, the highest on this page.