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In 5-letter words starting with SH, the most common letters in position 3 are: A, E, O, I, R.
| Word | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| SHACK | noun | a small roughly built shelter or cabin |
| SHADE | noun | partial darkness or a degree of color |
| SHADY | adjective | full of shade or somewhat dishonest |
| SHAFT | noun | a long narrow rod, handle, or central stem |
| SHAKE | verb | to move back and forth with quick motions |
| SHAME | noun | a painful feeling caused by guilt or disgrace |
| SHAPE | noun | the form or outline of something |
| SHARE | verb | to use, enjoy, or divide something with others |
| SHARK | noun | a large predatory fish with a cartilaginous skeleton |
| SHARP | adjective | having a fine edge or point; keen or exact |
| SHAVE | verb | to remove hair with a razor or blade |
| SHEAR | verb | to cut wool, hair, or another material with a clipping motion |
| SHEEP | noun | a wool-covered farm animal raised for meat or fleece |
| SHEER | adjective | complete, utter, or very thin and transparent |
| SHEET | noun | a broad flat piece of paper, fabric, or another material |
| SHELF | noun | a flat ledge used to hold or store things |
| SHELL | noun | the hard outer covering of some animals or objects |
| SHIFT | verb | to move, change, or transfer position |
| SHINE | verb | to give off light or be bright and polished |
| SHINY | adjective | bright from reflecting light |
| SHIRT | noun | a garment worn on the upper body |
| SHOCK | noun | a sudden upsetting surprise or a violent impact |
| SHOOT | verb | to fire a weapon or send something forward quickly |
| SHORE | noun | the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or river |
| SHORT | adjective | not long in size, height, or duration |
| SHOUT | verb | to speak or cry out loudly |
| SHOVE | verb | to push roughly or force aside |
| SHRED | verb | to tear or cut into small strips |
| SHRUG | verb | to raise the shoulders to show doubt or indifference |
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This list has 29 five-letter words starting with SH. Wordle's answer pool is smaller — it uses only common everyday words.
With SH confirmed in positions 1–2, try SHEET, SHOOT, SHEER — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.
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