5 Letter Words Starting With DRI

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

Best Wordle guesses for DRI
DRILLDRIFTDRIVEDRIBSDRILY

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

WordTypeDefinition
DRIBSnounsmall scattered amounts, as in the phrase dribs and drabs
DRIFTverbto be carried slowly by a current of water or air
DRILLnouna tool for boring holes; also a military training exercise
DRILYadverbin a subtly ironic or wry manner
DRINKverbto take liquid into the mouth and swallow it
DRIVEverbto operate and control a vehicle; to urge something forward
Verbs
DRIFTDRINKDRIVE
Nouns
DRIBSDRILL
Adverbs
DRILY

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words start with DRI?

This list has 6 five-letter words starting with DRI. Wordle's answer pool is smaller — it uses only common everyday words.

What are the best DRI words for Wordle?

With DRI confirmed in positions 1–2, try DRILL, DRIFT, DRIVE — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.

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