Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with P as 2nd and S as 5th Letter
A clue that fixes the second letter as P and the fifth as S is a gift, and this list shows how to use it. P in the second box follows S or a vowel, as in SP, AP and UP openings. A final S usually marks a plural or a verb form, though some words end in SS or US.
49matching five-letter words
5 Letter Words with P as 2nd and S as 5th Letter
- apass
- apays
- apers
- aphis
- apods
- apres
- apses
- apsis
- apsos
- epees
- epeus
- ephas
- epics
- epris
- fpsps
- mphps
- opahs
- opals
- opens
- oppos
- spaes
- spags
- spams
- spans
- spars
- spats
- spaws
- spays
- specs
- speks
- speos
- spets
- spews
- spics
- spies
- spifs
- spiks
- spims
- spins
- spiss
- spits
- spivs
- spods
- spots
- spuds
- spues
- spugs
- spurs
- updos
The Shape of the Pattern
Openers to expect include S as in SPOTS and O as in OPENS. The third box is usually E in OPENS, I in SPINS and O in SPOTS. Just before the final S, expect N in OPENS and T in SPOTS.
Useful five-letter words
Start with OPENS, SPOTS, SPURS, SPECS and SPINS. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests. SPANS and SPITS are worth keeping in reserve.
- OPENS
- SPOTS
- SPURS
- SPECS
- SPINS
A Smart Way to Use Both Letters
Begin with S and O in the first box, because they open the largest groups. If the opener comes back grey, test E in the third box, since it is the single most common middle letter here. The fixed P and S do a lot of the work, so use your guesses on the three open boxes rather than on those two letters.
Using These Words in Scrabble
In Scrabble, P is worth three points and S is worth one point. Knowing words such as OPENS, SPOTS and SPURS helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What are some common 5 letter words with P as 2nd and S as 5th letter
OPENS, SPOTS, SPURS, SPECS and SPINS are among the best known. SPANS and SPITS are good follow ups.
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. OPENS and SPOTS show the pattern.
What should I guess first for this pattern
OPENS is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests E, N and O in the three open boxes.