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In 5-letter words starting with DU, the most common letters in position 3 are: S, C, N, L, M.
| Word | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| DUCAT | noun | a gold coin formerly used across Europe |
| DUCHY | noun | the territory of a duke or duchess |
| DULSE | noun | a reddish-brown edible seaweed found on Atlantic coastlines |
| DUMPY | adjective | short and stout in stature; squat |
| DUNCE | noun | a person slow at learning; a dull or stupid person |
| DUNNO | adverb | informal spoken contraction of do not know |
| DUSKY | adjective | darkish in colour; dim or shadowy |
| DUSTY | adjective | covered with or full of dust |
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This list has 8 five-letter words starting with DU. Wordle's answer pool is smaller — it uses only common everyday words.
With DU confirmed in positions 1–2, try DUNNO, DUCAT, DULSE — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.
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