Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with C as 2nd and E as 5th Letter
Wordle, Scrabble and crossword fans often meet the shape ?C??E, and the words below cover it. C in the second box mostly follows S or a vowel, as in the SC blend. A silent final E is one of the most familiar features of English spelling.
27matching five-letter words
5 Letter Words with C as 2nd and E as 5th Letter
- acale
- acate
- ackee
- acone
- acute
- ecize
- ecole
- ickle
- ochre
- ocote
- ocque
- ocyte
- scale
- scape
- scare
- scase
- scene
- scoke
- scone
- scope
- score
- scote
- scove
- scrae
- scree
- scuse
- scute
What the Common Words Have in Common
The first box is most often S as in SCENE and A as in ACUTE. Between the fixed letters, look for A in SCALE, O in SCORE and E in SCENE. The fourth box is most often R in SCORE and N in SCENE.
Useful five-letter words
SCENE, SCALE, SCORE, SCOPE and SCARE are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses. ACUTE is worth keeping in reserve.
- SCENE
- SCALE
- SCORE
- SCOPE
- SCARE
How to Narrow It Down
The first box is the biggest unknown, and S and A are the strongest openers to test. After that, the third box is the next best place to spend a guess, with A the most likely letter. The fixed C and E do a lot of the work, so use your guesses on the three open boxes rather than on those two letters.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, C is worth three points and E is worth one point. Knowing words such as SCENE, SCALE and SCORE helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What are some common 5 letter words with C as 2nd and E as 5th letter
SCENE, SCALE, SCORE, SCOPE and SCARE are among the best known. ACUTE are good follow ups.
What does a final E tell me about the word
A silent final E is one of the most familiar features of English spelling. SCENE and SCALE show the pattern.
Is C second and E fifth a common pattern in Wordle
It is a fair sized group, so it gives you plenty of choices. Knowing the usual openers and middle letters helps more than guessing blindly.