Most daily-puzzle answers are common, everyday words — not obscure ones. Knowing the frequent five-letter words cold gives you a huge edge. Here's a starter set worth keeping in your head.
Everyday nouns
- HOUSE, TABLE, CHAIR, WATER, MONEY
- MUSIC, PLACE, POINT, NIGHT, LIGHT
- WORLD, STORY, GROUP, FIELD, RIVER
Common verbs and adjectives
- BRING, THINK, WRITE, SPEAK, LEARN
- HAPPY, EARLY, EVERY, GREAT, SMALL
- QUICK, QUIET, CLEAR, SHARP, FRESH
Why frequency wins
Because answers skew common, betting on frequent words is almost always the right call. When you're stuck between an obscure word and an everyday one that fits the clues, trust the everyday one.
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