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5 Letter Codeword Solver

Find 5-letter words matching your codeword pattern. Pre-set to 5-letter words only — just enter what you know.

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Common 5-Letter UK Words

which there their about would these other words could write

These are examples of common 5-letter words you might encounter in UK codeword puzzles.

Tips for 5-Letter Codewords

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5-letter words often unlock key crossings in a codeword grid.

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Common British 5-letter words: WHICH, THEIR, ABOUT, WOULD, THESE, COULD.

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Try starting with 5-letter words that have repeated letters — they reveal multiple codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

This tool finds all 5-letter words matching a codeword pattern. Pre-configured to search only 5-letter words.
Type 5 characters: use letters for known positions, numbers for repeated unknowns, and ? or . for single unknowns.
5-letter words appear frequently in all UK newspaper codewords. Mid-length words are the most varied in any codeword grid.
Enter that one letter in its correct position and use ? for the rest.
If Common UK Words returns no results, Full UK Dictionary includes rarer British words.

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