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5-letter words starting with PER
There are 11 5-letter words starting with PER in the standard word-game list. The most common are perry, peril, perky, perch, perdu, perse. Every five-letter word here is a valid Wordle guess, and the commonest ones are the likeliest answers.
Most common, with meanings
| Word | Meaning | Points |
|---|---|---|
| perry | a fermented and often effervescent beverage made from juice of pears; similar in taste to hard cider | 10 |
| peril | a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune | 7 |
| perky | characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness | 14 |
| perch | support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird) | 12 |
| perdu | In a dangerous situation; lost, desperate. | 8 |
| perse | A dark blue-gray colour. | 7 |