24 common words, 25 with definitions — filter by type, find a Wordle guess.
FL words here are concrete: flare, flame, flash, fleet, float, floor. The third letter is usually A or E. Flare tests A, R, and E in one go.
In 5-letter words starting with FL, the most common letters in position 3 are: A, O, E, I, U.
| Word | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| FLAIL | verb | to wave the arms or legs wildly; to beat with a flail |
| FLAIR | noun | a natural talent or stylish elegance |
| FLAKE | noun | a small flat thin piece that has broken off a larger piece |
| FLAKY | adjective | breaking or falling off in thin pieces; unreliable |
| FLAME | noun | a hot glowing body of burning gas from a fire |
| FLANK | noun | the side of a person's or animal's body |
| FLARE | verb | to suddenly blaze with a bright, unsteady flame |
| FLASH | verb | to shine with a sudden, brief light |
| FLASK | noun | a narrow-necked bottle, typically for carrying liquids |
| FLECK | noun | a very small patch of colour or light on a surface |
| FLEET | noun | a group of ships or vehicles under one command |
| FLESH | noun | the soft tissue of the body covering the bones |
| FLIER | noun | a person who flies; a leaflet or advertising circular |
| FLINT | noun | a hard type of rock that produces sparks when struck |
| FLIRT | verb | to behave playfully toward someone to suggest attraction |
| FLOCK | noun | a group of birds or sheep moving or feeding together |
| FLOOD | noun | an overflow of a large amount of water over normally dry land |
| FLOOR | noun | the lower surface of a room on which one stands |
| FLORA | noun | the plants of a particular region, habitat, or period |
| FLOSS | noun | a thread used to clean between the teeth |
| FLOUT | verb | to openly disregard a rule, law, or convention |
| FLOWN | verb | past participle of fly; having travelled through the air |
| FLUID | noun | a substance that flows freely; a liquid or gas |
| FLUKE | noun | an unlikely chance occurrence; a stroke of luck |
| FLUTE | noun | a wind instrument consisting of a tube with holes and keys |
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This list has 25 five-letter words starting with FL that have definitions. 24 are common everyday words. Wordle's answer list includes 11 of them.
Flare first. Flute if you need U. Flesh is a common answer but a weaker probe because E is already in flare.
Float and floor if O is open. Flint or flock if you need I or O plus a new consonant. Skip a second FL-A-E word like flame — you already spent those letters.