Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with B as 2nd and E as 3rd Letter
This page collects 5 letter words with B as the 2nd letter and E as the 3rd letter, from OBESE to OBEYS. B in the second box is rare and almost always follows a vowel, as in AB, EB and OB openings. E in the third box is one of the most common middle letters in English.
11matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with B in the 2nd and E in the 3rd position
- abeam
- abear
- abede
- abele
- abend
- aberr
- abets
- obeah
- obeli
- obese
- obeys
The Shape of the Pattern
Most of these words begin with O as in OBESE and A as in ABEND. The last box is most often E, S and D. 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
OBESE, OBEYS, ABEND, OBEAH and ABELE are the entries you are most likely to meet.
- OBESE
- OBEYS
- ABEND
- OBEAH
- ABELE
Reading the Letter Pair
The pair mixes a consonant with a vowel, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in OBESE, OBEYS and ABEND. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often E, S and D, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Wordle Tip for This Pattern
Begin with O and A in the first box, because they open the largest groups. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try E in the fifth box. The fixed B and E 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 E as the 3rd letter.
Using These Words in Scrabble
In Scrabble, B is worth three points and E is worth one point. Knowing words such as OBESE, OBEYS and ABEND helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters usually start words with B second and E third
O and A are the usual openers, as in OBESE and ABEND. Testing one of them in the first box is the quickest way to narrow the list.
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. OBESE is a good example.
What should I guess first for this pattern
OBESE is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests E, O and S in the three open boxes.