11 common words, 17 with definitions — filter by type, find a Wordle guess.
In 5-letter words starting with GL, the most common letters in position 3 are: O, A, E, I, Y.
| Word | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| GLADE | noun | an open space within a forest |
| GLAIR | noun | white of an egg used as a varnish or adhesive in gilding |
| GLARE | verb | to stare in an angry or fierce way |
| GLEAM | noun | a small bright beam or flash of light |
| GLEAN | verb | to gather information or material bit by bit |
| GLEBE | noun | a piece of land serving as part of a clergyman's benefice |
| GLEED | noun | a glowing coal or ember; a burning piece of wood |
| GLIDE | verb | to move smoothly and continuously without effort |
| GLINT | noun | a small flash of light from a reflective surface |
| GLOAT | verb | to contemplate one's own success with smugness or delight |
| GLOGG | noun | a Scandinavian mulled wine spiced with cardamom and cloves |
| GLOOM | noun | partial or total darkness; a feeling of depression or sadness |
| GLOSS | noun | a shiny or lustrous surface; a superficial attractiveness |
| GLOVE | noun | a covering for the hand with separate sheaths for each finger |
| GLOZE | verb | to minimize or gloss over a fault; to make excuses for |
| GLUTE | noun | a muscle of the buttock group used in locomotion |
| GLYPH | noun | a hieroglyphic or symbolic character or sign |
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This list has 17 five-letter words starting with GL that have definitions. 11 are common everyday words. Wordle's answer list includes 6 of them.
If GL is confirmed in positions 1–2, try GLARE, GLEAM, GLOVE. Those words are in Wordle's answer list and cover common letters in the remaining slots.
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