5-Letter Words Containing ED

100 words

The ED pattern dominates English word lists, appearing in countless past-tense verbs and participial adjectives. This collection ranges from everyday terms to rare gems that can shift the momentum of any word game.

Pattern Guide

Word recommendations for board games.

Word Games

High-value words for board games

Top 5-Letter Words

FAZED

caused to show discomposure

18 pts
MAZED

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

17 pts
DAZED

in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock

16 pts
FIXED

fixed and unmoving

16 pts
FOXED
16 pts
HEXED

(usually used colloquially) causing or accompanied by misfortune

16 pts
JAWED

of animals having jaws of a specified type

16 pts
VEXED

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

16 pts

FAZED tops both Scrabble and WWF at 18 points, but JAWED reveals the scoring gap between games—it earns 18 points in WWF versus 16 in Scrabble due to WWF's higher J value. VEXED follows a similar pattern, scoring 17 in WWF but 16 in Scrabble because X carries more weight there. When choosing between high-scoring ED words, check which game you're playing before committing that premium tile.

Wordle

5-letter words for daily puzzles

Good Starters (E, A, R, S, T)

TRIEDStarter

tested and proved useful or correct

TIREDStarter

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

SAVEDStarter

guarded from injury or destruction

BASEDStarter

having a base

Common Words (likely answers)

TRIEDCommon

tested and proved useful or correct

NEEDSCommon

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

TIREDCommon

repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

LOVEDCommon

held dear

TRIED and TIRED share the same letters but test different positions, making them complementary guesses. BASED offers a strong alternative with its common consonants and two vowels.

Hidden Gems

Rare but valid words to surprise opponents

EDIFY

make understand

IMBED

fix or set securely or deeply

FUMED

(of wood) darkened or colored by exposure to ammonia fumes

"fumed oak"

SEDUM

any of various plants of the genus Sedum

SEDUM names a genus of succulent plants often found in rock gardens. Most players have never encountered it, making it an easy challenge when opponents question its validity. Keep it ready for when you're stuck with an awkward U.

Popular crossword answers

Words frequently used in crossword puzzles with common clues.

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