5 Letter Words Starting With SO

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

Best Wordle guesses for SO
SOUTHSOLARSONICSOLIDSORRY

In 5-letter words starting with SO, the most common letters in position 3 are: L, U, B, N, R.

WordTypeDefinition
SOBERadjectivenot drunk; serious or restrained in manner
SOLARadjectiverelating to the sun or its energy
SOLIDadjectivefirm, stable, and not liquid or gas
SOLVEverbto find the answer to a problem or mystery
SONICadjectiverelating to sound
SORRYadjectivefeeling regret, sympathy, or sadness
SOUNDnounvibrations that can be heard by the ear
SOUTHnounthe direction opposite north
Adjectives
SOBERSOLARSOLIDSONICSORRY
Verbs
SOLVE
Nouns
SOUNDSOUTH

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words start with SO?

This list has 8 five-letter words starting with SO. Wordle's answer pool is smaller — it uses only common everyday words.

What are the best SO words for Wordle?

With SO confirmed in positions 1–2, try SOUTH, SOLAR, SONIC — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.

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