Letter Frequency

Definition

Letter frequency describes the statistical distribution of letters across the answer list. It has two dimensions: overall frequency (E is most common) and positional frequency (S often starts words; Y often ends them).

Why it matters

Frequency tells you which letters to test first and where to place them, directly increasing the value of each guess.

Examples

• E, A, R, O, T, L are among the most common letters.
• Y appears at the end far more often than elsewhere.

Best practices

• Prioritise high-frequency letters early.
• Place tested letters in their most common positions.

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