5-Letter Words Containing LO
100 wordsThe LO combination appears in words ranging from everyday vocabulary to obscure technical terms. This collection spans familiar words like BLOCK and CLOCK alongside rarities that can catch opponents off guard in word games.
Pattern Guide
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Word Games
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Top 5-Letter Words
any polemoniaceous plant of the genus Phlox; chiefly North American; cultivated for their clusters of flowers
the basic unit of money in Poland
based on or being a test of reading skill using the cloze procedure
a colorless flammable volatile liquid hydrocarbon used as a solvent
an orderly crowd
Top 5-Letter Words
based on or being a test of reading skill using the cloze procedure
any polemoniaceous plant of the genus Phlox; chiefly North American; cultivated for their clusters of flowers
the basic unit of money in Poland
an obstruction in a pipe or tube
measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time
CLOZE leads WWF scoring at 18 points compared to 16 in Scrabble, making it more valuable in Words With Friends. JALOP shows the same pattern, scoring 18 in WWF versus 14 in Scrabble—a four-point swing worth noting. PHLOX and ZLOTY tie at 17 points in Scrabble, but PHLOX pulls ahead in WWF at 18 points while ZLOTY stays at 17. Strategic players should prioritize CLOZE and JALOP in WWF where their relative value increases.
Wordle
5-letter words for daily puzzles
Good Starters (E, A, R, S, T)
a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
a purgative made from the leaves of aloe
LOSER covers three vowels (O, E) plus common consonants L, S, and R, making it a solid opener. ALOES offers similar vowel coverage with A, O, E while testing the frequently-used letters L and S.
Hidden Gems
Rare but valid words to surprise opponents
an acrylic fiber or the lightweight crease-resistant fabric made with Orlon yarns
the dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa; used as a washing sponge or strainer
small magnifying glass (usually set in an eyepiece) used by jewelers and horologists
walk clumsily
LOUPE is the small magnifying glass jewelers and watchmakers use to examine fine details. It's a five-letter word with three vowels that most players won't challenge. Keep it ready for tight board situations where common words won't fit.
Popular crossword answers
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