According to data collected by The New York Times, the most common first guesses are "adieu", "audio", "stare", "raise", and "arise".

Some common choices include "slate," "least," "tonal," and "atone." However, according to data scientist Robert McKeon Aloe, PhD, the most effective and efficient word of the bunch is "raise," which includes the top four most common letters—in order of popularity, E, A, R, and I—as well as the eighth most common letter, S.