5 Letter Words with A as 1st and S as 3rd Letter

How These Words Are Built

Second letters to expect include S as in ASSET, I as in AISLE and R as in ARSON. The last box is most often T, S and E.

The Most Familiar Words on This Page

Start with ASSET, ASSES, AISLE, ARSON and ASSAY. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.

Useful five-letter words

• ASSET
• ASSES
• AISLE
• ARSON
• ASSAY

Pattern Notes

The pair mixes a vowel with a consonant, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in ASSET, ASSES and AISLE. Most of the familiar words have a consonant in the second box. The fifth box is most often T, S and E, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.

How to Narrow It Down

The second box is the biggest unknown, and S, I and R are the strongest letters to test. After that, test T in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed A and S do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words starting with A and 5 letter words with S as the 3rd letter.

Scrabble and Other Word Games

In Scrabble, A is worth one point and S is worth one point. Knowing words such as ASSET, ASSES and AISLE helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.