Five-letter position pattern

5 Letter Words with S as the 4th Letter

Need help finding 5 letter words with S as the 4th letter? S in the fourth box usually ends in E, T, S or H, giving words such as THESE, HOUSE, FIRST, LEAST and CLASS. This page groups them by their endings so you can find the right word faster in Wordle, Scrabble and crosswords.

734matching five-letter words

5 Letter Words with S as the 4th Letter

abase
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heast
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zeism
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zoism
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Common Endings for 5 Letter Words with S as the 4th Letter

Most words in this group follow a handful of endings. SE gives THESE, THOSE and HOUSE; ST gives FIRST, LEAST and TRUST; SS gives CLASS, GUESS and PRESS; SH gives FRESH. Learning them lets you jump from the fourth letter to a short list of likely words.

Useful five-letter words

Start with FIRST, THESE, THOSE, HOUSE and LEAST. Each one is a valid answer for this pattern, which makes it a safe test. CLASS, CLOSE and CAUSE are worth keeping in reserve.

FIRST
THESE
THOSE
HOUSE
LEAST

A Wordle Tip for S in the Fourth Box

E in the fifth box is the first test, because SE covers the largest group. T and a doubled S follow, giving FIRST, LEAST, CLASS and GUESS. Once the ending is settled, spend your next guesses on the first three boxes, where the remaining choices are made.

Playing These Words in Scrabble

In Scrabble, S is worth one point, so it is easy to play but adds little to a score on its own. Knowing words like FIRST, THESE and THOSE helps you play the tile quickly when it arrives.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the SE ending so common here

SE is a very common English ending, used in THESE, THOSE, HOUSE, CLOSE, CAUSE and SENSE. When S is green in the fourth box, E in the fifth is the quickest first test.

Is S a common fourth letter in five letter words

S is a common fourth letter in five letter words. Knowing the usual endings is more helpful than guessing blindly.

What are good 5 letter words with S as the 4th letter to guess first

FIRST, THESE and THOSE are good places to start, because they are familiar and spread across different letters. HOUSE and LEAST make good follow ups.