5-Letter Words Containing RO
100 wordsThe RO combination anchors some of English's most versatile vocabulary. From everyday words like WROTE and ROADS to strategic powerhouses like PROXY and FROZE, this pattern rewards players who master its range.
Pattern Guide
Word recommendations for board games.
Word Games
High-value words for board games
XEROX tops both games at 19 points, but the real strategic differences emerge elsewhere. ROJAK jumps from 16 points in Scrabble to 18 in WWF thanks to the boosted J value. BROCK and CROCK each hit 15 points in WWF, making them stronger plays there than their Scrabble equivalents. Keep CROZE and FROZE ready—both score 17 in WWF versus 16 and 17 in Scrabble.
Wordle
5-letter words for daily puzzles
Good Starters (E, A, R, S, T)
WROTE makes an excellent opener, testing W and the common -OTE ending. ROUTE offers two vowels plus high-frequency consonants R and T.
Hidden Gems
Rare but valid words to surprise opponents
a trivalent metalloid element; occurs both in a hard black crystal and in the form of a yellow or brown powder
vehemently incensed and condemnatory
"but wroth as he was, a short struggle ended in reconciliation"
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a child
SPROG is British slang for a child, and it's completely valid in word games. The unusual SP- opening combined with the -OG ending makes it a surprise play most opponents won't challenge. Worth memorizing for those tight board situations.
Popular crossword answers
Words frequently used in crossword puzzles with common clues.