Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with A as 2nd and A as 3rd Letter
Two neighbouring letters fix the middle of this pattern: A in the second box and A in the third. A in the second box is very common, usually after a consonant such as B, C, H, M, P or T. A in the third box is one of the most common middle letters, often after a consonant blend.
30matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with A in the 2nd and A in the 3rd position
- baaed
- baals
- caaba
- caaed
- caama
- daals
- faade
- haafs
- haars
- jaaps
- kaaba
- kaama
- laang
- laari
- maaed
- maana
- maare
- maars
- naams
- naans
- paals
- paans
- paauw
- raash
- saags
- taals
- taata
- waacs
- waapa
- yaars
What the Words Have in Common
The first box is most often B as in BAALS, N as in NAANS and C as in CAAED. The last two letters are often ED as in BAAED. A few of these entries are rarer words that mostly appear in Scrabble and other word games, so check them against your word list.
Useful five-letter words
BAALS, NAANS, BAAED, BAAPS and CAAED are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
- BAALS
- NAANS
- BAAED
- BAAPS
- CAAED
What the Letter Pair Tells You
The doubled A is the signature of this pattern, and it shows up in BAALS, NAANS and BAAED. Most of the familiar words open with a consonant. The fifth box is most often S and D, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Smart Way to Use Both Letters
Begin with B, N and C in the first box, because they open the largest groups. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try S in the fifth box. The fixed A and A do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with A as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with A as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, A is worth one point and A is worth one point. Words like BAALS, NAANS and BAAED are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What should I guess first for this pattern
BAALS is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests B, L and S in the three open boxes.
What are some common 5 letter words with A as 2nd and A as 3rd letter
BAALS, NAANS, BAAED, BAAPS and CAAED are among the best known.
What does A as the third letter tell me
A in the third box is one of the most common middle letters, often after a consonant blend. BAALS is a good example.