5 Letter Words Starting With ANK

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Best Wordle guesses for ANK
ANKEEANKERANKLEANKUS

In 5-letter words starting with ANK, the most common letters in position 3 are: K.

WordTypeDefinition
ANKEEnounA variety of the grass species Echinochloa crus-galli, used as a crop and its seeds for food.
ANKERnounA measure of wine or spirit equal to 10 gallons; a barrel of this capacity.
ANKLEnoungliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
ANKUSnounThe hooked goad that is used in India to control elephants.
Nouns
ANKEEANKERANKLEANKUS

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words start with ANK?

This list has 4 five-letter words starting with ANK. Wordle's answer pool is smaller — it uses only common everyday words.

What are the best ANK words for Wordle?

With ANK confirmed in positions 1–2, try ANKEE, ANKER, ANKLE — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.

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