5 Letter Words Starting With DEL

4 words — filter by type, see definitions, find your best Wordle guess.

Best Wordle guesses for DEL
DELTADELFTDELAYDELVE

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

WordTypeDefinition
DELAYverbto make something late; to postpone an action
DELFTnounglazed earthenware pottery originally made in Delft, Netherlands
DELTAnounthe fourth letter of the Greek alphabet; a river mouth area
DELVEverbto dig deeply into a subject; to research thoroughly
Nouns
DELFTDELTA
Verbs
DELAYDELVE

All 5-letter words starting with D

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words start with DEL?

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

What are the best DEL words for Wordle?

With DEL confirmed in positions 1–2, try DELTA, DELFT, DELAY — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.

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