STUCK

Meaning

To become or remain attached; to adhere.

“The tape will not stick if it melts.”

• adjectiveUnable to move.

STUCK as a word-puzzle answer

STUCK is a 5-letter word with 1 vowel (U) and 4 consonants (S, T, C, K). Every letter is distinct, so it rarely punishes a clean opening guess.

It leans on high-frequency letters (S, T), so a strong vowel-and-common-consonant opener tends to light up quickly. Watch for the less-common letter K — saving a guess to test it once the vowels are placed is usually the fastest route.