Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with B as 2nd and H as 3rd Letter
When a puzzle hands you B as the second letter and H 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. H in the third box is uncommon and nearly always forms a pair with the letter before it.
1matching five-letter word
Five-letter words with B in the 2nd and H in the 3rd position
- abhor
The Shape of the Pattern
The words that fit are ABHOR.
Useful five-letter words
ABHOR are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
- ABHOR
Reading the Letter Pair
B and H are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ABHOR.
A Smart Way to Use Both Letters
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with ABHOR. The fixed B 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 B as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with H as the 3rd letter. Keep a note of any grey letters as you go, because every letter you rule out removes whole groups of words from the open boxes. If two guesses in a row bring no new tiles, switch to a word that tests several fresh letters at once.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, B is worth three points and H is worth four points. Words like ABHOR are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What should I guess first for this pattern
ABHOR is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A, O and R in the three open boxes.
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. ABHOR is a good example.
What does H as the third letter tell me
H in the third box is uncommon and nearly always forms a pair with the letter before it. ABHOR is a good example.