5 Letter Words Starting With DEC

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

Best Wordle guesses for DEC
DECAYDECOY

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

WordTypeDefinition
DECALnouna design or label transferred from a prepared surface
DECAYverbto rot or decompose; to decline in quality or strength
DECOYnounsomething used to lure another creature or person into a trap
DECRYverbto publicly condemn or express disapproval of something
Nouns
DECALDECOY
Verbs
DECAYDECRY

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words start with DEC?

This list has 4 five-letter words starting with DEC that have definitions. 4 are common everyday words. Wordle's answer list includes 2 of them.

What are the best DEC words for Wordle?

If DEC is confirmed in positions 1–2, try DECAY, DECOY. Those words are in Wordle's answer list and cover common letters in the remaining slots.

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