Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with C as 2nd and S as 5th Letter
Every word here follows the shape ?C??S, with C second and S fifth. C in the second box mostly follows S or a vowel, as in the SC blend. A final S usually marks a plural or a verb form, though some words end in SS or US.
46matching five-letter words
5 Letter Words with C as 2nd and S as 5th Letter
- acais
- accas
- accts
- accus
- acers
- aches
- acids
- acies
- aclys
- acmes
- acnes
- acres
- actos
- actus
- acyls
- ecads
- eches
- echos
- ecrus
- icers
- iches
- icons
- ictus
- oches
- octas
- scabs
- scads
- scags
- scams
- scans
- scars
- scats
- scaws
- scobs
- scogs
- scops
- scots
- scows
- scuds
- scugs
- sculs
- scums
- scups
- scurs
- scuts
- scyes
How These Words Are Built
Most of these words begin with S as in SCARS, A as in ACRES and I as in ICONS. The third box is usually A in SCARS, O in ICONS and R in ACRES. Just before the final S, expect E in ACRES and N in ICONS.
Useful five-letter words
Start with ACRES, ACIDS, SCARS, ICONS and SCOTS. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests. SCANS, SCAMS and ACHES are worth keeping in reserve.
- ACRES
- ACIDS
- SCARS
- ICONS
- SCOTS
How to Narrow It Down
Begin with S, A and I in the first box, because they open the largest groups. If the opener comes back grey, test A in the third box, since it is the single most common middle letter here. The fixed C and S 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 S is worth one point. Knowing words such as ACRES, ACIDS and SCARS helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What does C as the second letter tell me
C in the second box mostly follows S or a vowel, as in the SC blend. ACRES is a good example.
What does a final S tell me about the word
A final S usually marks a plural or a verb form, though some words end in SS or US. ACRES and ACIDS show the pattern.
Is C second and S 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.