Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with B as 2nd and I as 3rd Letter
A clue that fixes the second letter as B and the third as I is a gift, and this list shows how to use it. B in the second box is rare and almost always follows a vowel, as in AB, EB and OB openings. I in the third box is very common, in endings and blends such as ING, HI and RI.
10matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with B in the 2nd and I in the 3rd position
- abide
- abidi
- abies
- abilo
- abime
- mbira
- obias
- obied
- obiit
- obits
What the Words Have in Common
The first box is most often A as in ABIDE, O as in OBITS and E as in EBIKE. The last box is most often E, S and A. 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
ABIDE, ABIES, OBITS, EBIKE and MBIRA are the entries you are most likely to meet.
- ABIDE
- ABIES
- OBITS
- EBIKE
- MBIRA
What the Letter Pair Tells You
The pair mixes a consonant with a vowel, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in ABIDE, ABIES and OBITS. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often E, S and A, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
Quick Strategy for This Pattern
Begin with A, O and E 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 I 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 I as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, B is worth three points and I is worth one point. Knowing words such as ABIDE, ABIES and OBITS helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What does I as the third letter tell me
I in the third box is very common, in endings and blends such as ING, HI and RI. ABIDE is a good example.
What should I guess first for this pattern
ABIDE is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A, D and E 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. ABIDE is a good example.