Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with B as 2nd and C as 3rd Letter
When a puzzle hands you B as the second letter and C as the third, the field narrows quickly. B in the second box is rare and almost always follows a vowel, as in AB, EB and OB openings. C in the third box is often followed by K or by a vowel, as in LUCKY and FACES.
1matching five-letter word
Five-letter words with B in the 2nd and C in the 3rd position
- abcee
Starts and Endings
The words that fit are ABCEE. 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
ABCEE are the entries you are most likely to meet.
- ABCEE
Pattern Notes
B and C are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ABCEE.
A Wordle Tip for This Pattern
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with ABCEE. The fixed B and C 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 C as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, B is worth three points and C is worth three points. Knowing words such as ABCEE helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What should I guess first for this pattern
ABCEE is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A and E in the three open boxes.
Is B second and C third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a very small group, so it narrows the answer quickly. Pairing the two fixed letters with the openers above is the quickest way to find the answer.
What does C as the third letter tell me
C in the third box is often followed by K or by a vowel, as in LUCKY and FACES. ABCEE is a good example.