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In 5-letter words starting with DE, the most common letters in position 3 are: L, C, N, P, I.
| Word | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| DEBUT | noun | a person's first appearance in a public role or performance |
| DECAL | noun | a design or label transferred from a prepared surface |
| DECAY | verb | to rot or decompose; to decline in quality or strength |
| DECOY | noun | something used to lure another creature or person into a trap |
| DECRY | verb | to publicly condemn or express disapproval of something |
| DEFER | verb | to put off to a later time; to yield to another's wishes |
| DEIGN | verb | to do something one considers beneath one's dignity |
| DEITY | noun | a god or goddess; a divine being worshipped by people |
| DELAY | verb | to make something late; to postpone an action |
| DELFT | noun | glazed earthenware pottery originally made in Delft, Netherlands |
| DELTA | noun | the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet; a river mouth area |
| DELVE | verb | to dig deeply into a subject; to research thoroughly |
| DEMON | noun | an evil spirit; also someone very skilled at something |
| DEMUR | verb | to raise doubts or objections; to hesitate or pause |
| DENIM | noun | a sturdy cotton fabric, typically blue, used for jeans |
| DENSE | adjective | closely compacted; thick and crowded together |
| DEPOT | noun | a place for storing goods or vehicles; a bus or train station |
| DEPTH | noun | the distance from the top or surface to the bottom |
| DERBY | noun | a sporting contest between local rivals; also a type of hat |
| DEVIL | noun | an evil supernatural being; the supreme spirit of evil |
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This list has 20 five-letter words starting with DE. Wordle's answer pool is smaller — it uses only common everyday words.
With DE confirmed in positions 1–2, try DENSE, DELTA, DEITY — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.
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