5 Letter Words Starting With MO

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Best Wordle guesses for MO
MOTETMOTTOMOTESMOATSMOIST

In 5-letter words starting with MO, the most common letters in position 3 are: T, U, D, N, I.

WordTypeDefinition
MOANSverbutters low sounds of pain or complaint
MOATSnoundeep ditches, often filled with water, around castles
MOCHAnouna coffee flavor mixed with chocolate
MODALadjectiverelating to mode, mood, or form
MODELnouna representation, example, or design
MODEMnouna device for transmitting computer data over a network
MOIREnouna rippled visual pattern on fabric or images
MOISTadjectiveslightly wet; damp
MOLARnouna large grinding tooth at the back of the mouth
MOLDYadjectivecovered with or smelling of mold
MONADnouna single unit or fundamental entity
MONEYnouna medium of exchange in coins, notes, or numbers
MONTHnounone of the twelve divisions of the year
MOPESverbmoves about unhappily or in a dull mood
MORALadjectiveconcerned with right and wrong behavior
MORAYnounan eel-like marine fish with a long body
MOSSYadjectivecovered with moss or resembling moss
MOTELnouna roadside hotel for motorists
MOTESnountiny pieces of dust or matter
MOTETnouna short sacred choral composition
MOTHSnounnight-flying insects related to butterflies
MOTIFnouna recurring image, pattern, or idea
MOTTOnouna short phrase expressing a guiding principle
MOULTverbshed feathers, hair, or skin periodically
MOUNDnouna rounded hill or heap of earth
MOUNTverbclimb onto or place something on support
MOUSEnouna small rodent; also a handheld computer device
MOUTHnounthe opening through which food enters the body
MOVERnouna person or thing that moves something
MOVIEnouna motion picture or film
MOXIEnounenergy, courage, or determination
Adjectives
MODALMOISTMOLDYMORALMOSSY
Nouns
MOATSMOCHAMODELMODEMMOIREMOLARMONADMONEYMONTHMORAYMOTELMOTESMOTETMOTHSMOTIFMOTTOMOUNDMOUSEMOUTHMOVERMOVIEMOXIE
Verbs
MOANSMOPESMOULTMOUNT

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How many 5-letter words start with MO?

This list has 31 five-letter words starting with MO. Wordle's answer pool is smaller — it uses only common everyday words.

What are the best MO words for Wordle?

With MO confirmed in positions 1–2, try MOTET, MOTTO, MOTES — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.

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