Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with A as 2nd and H as 3rd Letter
Putting A second and H third gives a distinctive family of words, such as SAHIB and MAHAL. A in the second box is very common, usually after a consonant such as B, C, H, M, P or T. H in the third box is uncommon and nearly always forms a pair with the letter before it.
47matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with A in the 2nd and H in the 3rd position
- aahed
- bahai
- bahan
- bahar
- bahay
- bahoe
- bahoo
- bahts
- bahur
- bahus
- bahut
- cahiz
- cahot
- cahow
- cahuy
- dahls
- dahms
- faham
- hahas
- kahal
- kahar
- kahau
- lahar
- mahal
- mahar
- mahat
- mahdi
- mahoe
- mahua
- mahwa
- nahal
- pahmi
- pahos
- rahed
- rahui
- saheb
- sahib
- sahme
- tahar
- tahas
- tahil
- tahin
- tahrs
- tahua
- wahoo
- yahan
- yahoo
What the Words Have in Common
The first box is most often S as in SAHIB, M as in MAHAL and W as in WAHOO. The last box is most often B, L and O. 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
Start with SAHIB, MAHAL, WAHOO, SAHEB and SAHAB. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.
- SAHIB
- MAHAL
- WAHOO
- SAHEB
- SAHAB
Pattern Notes
The pair mixes a vowel with a consonant, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in SAHIB, MAHAL and WAHOO. Most of the familiar words open with a consonant. The fifth box is most often B, L and O, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
Quick Strategy for This Pattern
Begin with S, M and W in the first box, because they open the largest groups. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try B in the fifth box. The fixed A and H 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 H as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, A is worth one point and H is worth four points. Words like SAHIB, MAHAL and WAHOO are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What are some common 5 letter words with A as 2nd and H as 3rd letter
SAHIB, MAHAL, WAHOO, SAHEB and SAHAB are among the best known.
What should I guess first for this pattern
SAHIB is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests B, I and S in the three open boxes.
Is A second and H third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a fair sized group, so it gives you plenty of choices. Pairing the two fixed letters with the openers above is the quickest way to find the answer.