Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with T as 2nd and S as 5th Letter
When a puzzle hands you T as the second letter and S as the last, the field narrows quickly. T in the second box mostly follows S, as in the ST blend. A final S usually marks a plural or a verb form, though some words end in SS or US.
47matching five-letter words
5 Letter Words with T as 2nd and S as 5th Letter
- ataps
- atees
- atlas
- atmas
- atmos
- atocs
- atoks
- atoms
- atuas
- etats
- etens
- ethos
- etnas
- etuis
- etwas
- items
- iters
- ottos
- stabs
- stags
- staps
- stars
- stats
- staws
- stays
- steds
- stems
- stens
- steps
- stets
- stews
- sties
- stims
- stirs
- stoas
- stobs
- stops
- stoss
- stots
- stows
- stubs
- studs
- stums
- stuns
- stuss
- styes
- utees
What the Common Words Have in Common
The first box is most often S as in STARS, A as in ATLAS and I as in ITEMS. Between the fixed letters, look for A in STARS, E in ITEMS and O in STOPS. Just before the final S, expect M in ITEMS and P in STEPS.
Useful five-letter words
Start with STARS, ITEMS, STEPS, STOPS and STATS. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests. STAYS, STEMS and ATLAS are worth keeping in reserve.
- STARS
- ITEMS
- STEPS
- STOPS
- STATS
A Wordle Tip for This Pattern
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 T 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, T is worth one point and S is worth one point. Words like STARS, ITEMS and STEPS are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
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. STARS and ITEMS show the pattern.
What does T as the second letter tell me
T in the second box mostly follows S, as in the ST blend. STARS is a good example.
Is T 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.