Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with B as 2nd and B as 3rd Letter
Every word here follows the shape ?BB??, with B second and B third. B in the second box is rare and almost always follows a vowel, as in AB, EB and OB openings. B in the third box often sits between two vowels or closes a syllable, as in TABLE and HABIT.
7matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with B in the 2nd and B in the 3rd position
- abbas
- abbed
- abbes
- abbey
- abbot
- ebbed
- ebbet
The Shape of the Pattern
Openers to expect include A as in ABBEY and E as in EBBED. The last box is most often S, Y and T. 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
ABBEY, ABBOT, ABBAS, EBBED and ABBES are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
- ABBEY
- ABBOT
- ABBAS
- EBBED
- ABBES
Reading the Letter Pair
The doubled B is the signature of this pattern, and it shows up in ABBEY, ABBOT and ABBAS. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often S, Y and T, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
Quick Strategy for This Pattern
Begin with A and E 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 B and B do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with B as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with B as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, B is worth three points and B is worth three points. Words like ABBEY, ABBOT and ABBAS are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What does B as the second letter tell me
B in the second box is rare and almost always follows a vowel, as in AB, EB and OB openings. ABBEY is a good example.
What does B as the third letter tell me
B in the third box often sits between two vowels or closes a syllable, as in TABLE and HABIT. ABBEY is a good example.
What should I guess first for this pattern
ABBEY is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A, E and Y in the three open boxes.