Two openers, ten letters, maximum information from your first guesses.
Palauan · 1,706 daily words
Top 10 Starting Words
1
K
E
L
I
U
205
Coverage
2
L
E
K
I
U
205
Coverage
3
K
I
U
E
L
205
Coverage
4
I
U
E
K
L
205
Coverage
5
M
I
L
E
U
202
Coverage
6
M
E
L
U
I
202
Coverage
7
M
E
L
I
U
202
Coverage
8
O
L
E
I
U
202
Coverage
9
M
E
L
U
K
196
Coverage
10
L
U
K
E
M
196
Coverage
Coverage = sum of letter-frequency percentages for each unique letter. Higher means the word tests more commonly-used letters in Palauan Wordle.
Best Opening Pairs
The strongest two-guess openings — words with no overlapping letters that together test the 10 most common letters in Palauan Wordle. Play the first, then the second regardless of feedback, and the third guess is usually a solve.
1
First
K
E
L
I
U
→
Then
S
M
A
O
D
348Combined coverage
10 /10Unique letters
2
First
K
E
L
I
U
→
Then
M
D
A
O
B
348Combined coverage
10 /10Unique letters
3
First
L
E
K
I
U
→
Then
S
M
A
O
D
348Combined coverage
10 /10Unique letters
4
First
L
E
K
I
U
→
Then
M
D
A
O
B
348Combined coverage
10 /10Unique letters
5
First
K
I
U
E
L
→
Then
S
M
A
O
D
348Combined coverage
10 /10Unique letters
6
First
K
I
U
E
L
→
Then
M
D
A
O
B
348Combined coverage
10 /10Unique letters
Once you've picked a strong opener, the second guess matters even more. The best two-guess pairs share zero letters, which means your second guess can't tell you anything you already learned. With ten distinct high-frequency letters in two guesses, you'll usually have enough constraints to solve on guess three or four.
Most Common Letters in Palauan Wordle
u
43%
l
42%
e
42%
i
42%
k
36%
m
33%
o
33%
a
28%
d
26%
b
23%
s
23%
r
23%
t
19%
n
9%
g
8%
Percentage of Palauan Wordle words containing each letter (counting each letter once per word).
Why These Words Win
A good Wordle starting word maximizes the information you get from your first guess. The ideal word has:
All unique letters — no repeats, so each tile gives you new information.
High-frequency letters — letters that appear in the most words, so you're likely to get greens and yellows.
Familiarity — a word you can remember and type quickly, especially in Speed Streak mode.
These rankings are computed from the actual 1,706 daily-tier words in the Palauan word list — not generic English advice. Letter frequencies vary significantly between languages, so starting words that work for English may not be optimal for Palauan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best starting word for Wordle in Palauan?
KELIU (Palauan) — coverage 205. The single strongest two-guess opening is KELIU → SMAOD, covering 10 distinct letters with combined coverage 348.
Should I use the same starting word every day?
Sticking to one strong opener is the most consistent approach — it eliminates decision fatigue and lets you read the board faster. Many top solvers use the same first word every day, then vary their second guess based on what survived.
What makes a good second guess?
A second guess that shares zero letters with your opener. That way every tile in your second guess tests new information. The Best Opening Pairs section above lists the strongest combinations from the Palauan word list.
How is coverage calculated?
Coverage = sum of letter-frequency percentages for each unique letter in the word. A word containing the five most common letters in Palauan Wordle scores higher than a word containing rarer letters, even if both have five unique letters.