Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with H as 2nd and D as 5th Letter
A clue that fixes the second letter as H and the fifth as D is a gift, and this list shows how to use it. H in the second box almost always forms a pair with the first letter, such as TH, WH, SH or CH. A final D usually marks a past tense verb or a word ending in ND, LD or RD.
27matching five-letter words
5 Letter Words with H as 2nd and D as 5th Letter
- ahead
- ahind
- ahold
- chard
- child
- chold
- chord
- chynd
- shand
- shard
- sheld
- shend
- sherd
- shied
- shoad
- shoed
- shood
- showd
- shred
- thatd
- theed
- theyd
- third
- thrid
- thund
- whand
- whatd
What the Common Words Have in Common
Openers to expect include C as in CHILD, S as in SHRED and T as in THIRD. In the middle, the third box tends to hold I in THIRD, E in AHEAD and O in CHORD. Just before the final D, expect R in THIRD and L in CHILD.
Useful five-letter words
THIRD, CHILD, AHEAD, CHORD and SHRED are the entries you are most likely to meet. SHARD is worth keeping in reserve.
- THIRD
- CHILD
- AHEAD
- CHORD
- SHRED
Quick Strategy for This Pattern
The first box is the biggest unknown, and C, S and T are the strongest openers to test. After that, the third box is the next best place to spend a guess, with I the most likely letter. The fixed H and D 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, H is worth four points and D is worth two points. Knowing words such as THIRD, CHILD and AHEAD helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What are some common 5 letter words with H as 2nd and D as 5th letter
THIRD, CHILD, AHEAD, CHORD and SHRED are among the best known. SHARD are good follow ups.
What should I guess first for this pattern
THIRD is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests I, R and T in the three open boxes.
Is H second and D 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.