5 Letter Words With Double Letters
Every 5-letter word containing a repeated letter — filterable by which letter doubles up.
The Double Letter Problem in Wordle
One of the most common mistakes in Wordle is assuming each letter appears only once. When you test a letter and it comes back gray, most players cross it off entirely — but what if it appears twice in the answer? That possibility stays hidden until you think to test it explicitly.
Roughly 1 in 4 Wordle answers contain a repeated letter. SPELL, ABBEY, ALLAY, SPEED, SHEEP — all past answers. If you've tested most of the alphabet and still can't crack it, a double letter is the most likely culprit. Use this list to narrow down which words are still in play.
Pro tip: If you suspect a double letter, guess a word that uses that letter twice in different positions. For example, if you think there might be a double L, try LLAMA or SPELL — the color pattern will immediately confirm or deny it, saving you from blind guessing.
Click any word to copy it. The green letters are the doubles.
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How common are double letters in Wordle?
More common than most players think — roughly 1 in 4 Wordle answers contains a repeated letter. Words like LLAMA, ABBEY, ALLAY, SPELL, SPEED and SHEEP have all appeared as official answers. Never rule out a double letter if you're running out of options.
Which double letter appears most often in Wordle?
Double L is the most common, appearing in words like LLAMA, SPELL,RILL, CHILL, QUILL and many others. Double E and double S are also very frequent. Double letters involving less common letters like Q, X, Z or J are extremely rare.
What's the best strategy when you suspect a double letter?
If your yellow and green results don't add up with single letters, guess a word that uses the same letter twice to test it. For example if you suspect double E, try SLEET or STEEL. Our Wordle Helper will automatically show you double-letter words when they're the only remaining possibilities.
Can a Wordle word have more than two of the same letter?
Yes, though it's very rare. Words like MUMMY (three M's) and ABBEY (two B's and no — wait, just two B's) have appeared. Triple letters in a 5-letter word are theoretically possible but extremely uncommon in standard word lists.
Does Wordle tell you if a letter is doubled?
Not directly — this is what makes double letters so tricky. If the answer is SPELL and you guess SLATE, the S turns green but nothing tells you there's a double L waiting. You have to deduce it from the process of elimination, which is where this list comes in handy.