5 Letter Words Starting With RET

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

Best Wordle guesses for RET
RETIERETRORETCHRETRY

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

WordTypeDefinition
RETCHverbto make the sound and movement of vomiting
RETIEverbto tie again
RETROadjectiveimitating or inspired by styles from the past
RETRYverbto try again or hear a legal case again
Verbs
RETCHRETIERETRY
Adjectives
RETRO

All 5-letter words starting with R

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words start with RET?

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

What are the best RET words for Wordle?

With RET confirmed in positions 1–2, try RETIE, RETRO, RETCH — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.

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Yes — use the filter buttons above the table to show only nouns, verbs, or adjectives. Every word has a definition.