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In 5-letter words starting with HO, the most common letters in position 3 are: N, R, M, U, V.
| Word | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| HOARD | verb | to accumulate and hide away a large secret supply |
| HOARY | adjective | old and white or gray-haired; ancient and well-worn |
| HOBBY | noun | a regular activity done for enjoyment in leisure time |
| HOIST | verb | to raise or lift something using ropes, a crane, or pulleys |
| HOKEY | adjective | noticeably contrived or artificial; full of exaggerated sentiment |
| HOKUM | noun | nonsense or foolish talk; sentimental or unsubstantiated material |
| HOLLY | noun | an evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and bright red berries |
| HOMED | verb | moved with precision toward a target or goal |
| HOMER | noun | a home run in baseball; a ball hit out of the playing field |
| HOMEY | adjective | cozy, comfortable, and welcoming like a home |
| HONES | verb | sharpens a blade or skill to a fine edge |
| HONEY | noun | a sweet golden liquid made by bees from flower nectar |
| HONKS | verb | makes a loud beeping sound as from a car horn |
| HONOR | noun | high respect and esteem given to a person for their merit |
| HOOPS | noun | circular bands or rings of metal, wood, or plastic |
| HORAL | adjective | relating to hours; occurring once every hour |
| HORDE | noun | a large and often disorganized group of people or animals |
| HORSE | noun | a large domesticated mammal used for riding and carrying loads |
| HOSEL | noun | the socket of a golf club head into which the shaft is fitted |
| HOSTA | noun | a shade-tolerant plant grown for its large, ornamental foliage |
| HOTLY | adverb | in a passionate, intense, or heated manner |
| HOUND | noun | a dog bred for hunting; to relentlessly pursue or pester someone |
| HOUSE | noun | a building in which people live |
| HOVEL | noun | a small, squalid, and poorly maintained dwelling |
| HOVER | verb | to remain suspended in one place in the air |
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This list has 25 five-letter words starting with HO. Wordle's answer pool is smaller — it uses only common everyday words.
With HO confirmed in positions 1–2, try HOSTA, HOIST, HONES — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.
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