14 common words, 20 with definitions — filter by type, find a Wordle guess.
In 5-letter words starting with NE, the most common letters in position 3 are: R, E, W, A, C.
| Word | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| NEARS | verb | comes close to |
| NEATH | adverb | beneath or below |
| NEBBY | adjective | nosy or overly inquisitive |
| NECKS | noun | the parts connecting the head to the shoulders |
| NEEDS | verb | requires |
| NEEDY | adjective | poor and in need of help |
| NEGUS | noun | a hot drink made with wine, water, sugar, and spice |
| NEIGH | verb | makes the characteristic sound of a horse |
| NEPER | noun | a unit used to express ratios of signals or fields |
| NERDS | noun | people deeply devoted to technical or niche interests |
| NERDY | adjective | intellectual, technical, or socially awkward in style |
| NERVE | noun | a body fiber that carries signals; also courage |
| NERVY | adjective | boldly confident or slightly impudent |
| NESTS | noun | structures built to hold eggs, young, or shelter |
| NEVER | adverb | at no time |
| NEVUS | noun | a birthmark or mole on the skin |
| NEWEL | noun | the main supporting post of a staircase |
| NEWLY | adverb | recently; not long ago |
| NEWSY | adjective | full of news or gossip |
| NEXUS | noun | a connection or linked series |
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This list has 20 five-letter words starting with NE that have definitions. 14 are common everyday words. Wordle's answer list includes 2 of them.
If NE is confirmed in positions 1–2, try NERVE, NEVER. Those words are in Wordle's answer list and cover common letters in the remaining slots.
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