5 Letter Words Starting With DEL

3 common words, 4 with definitions — filter by type, find a Wordle guess.

Best Wordle guesses for DEL
DELAYDELVE

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

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WordTypeDefinition
DELAYverbto make something late; to postpone an action
DELTAnounthe fourth letter of the Greek alphabet; a river mouth area
DELVEverbto dig deeply into a subject; to research thoroughly
Nouns
DELFTDELTA
Verbs
DELAYDELVE

All 5-letter words starting with D

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words start with DEL?

This list has 4 five-letter words starting with DEL that have definitions. 3 are common everyday words. Wordle's answer list includes 2 of them.

What are the best DEL words for Wordle?

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

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Common shows everyday words useful for Wordle and writing. All words includes rarer entries that appear in some word-game lists.