Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with B as 2nd and R as 3rd Letter
Putting B second and R third gives a distinctive family of words, such as ABRAM and ABRIN. B in the second box is rare and almost always follows a vowel, as in AB, EB and OB openings. R in the third box is very common and usually follows a vowel.
7matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with B in the 2nd and R in the 3rd position
- abram
- abray
- abret
- abrim
- abrin
- abris
- ibrik
What the Words Have in Common
Every word here begins with A as in ABRAM. The last box is most often M, N and Y. 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
ABRAM, ABRIN, ABRAY, ABRIM and ABRIS are the entries you are most likely to meet.
- ABRAM
- ABRIN
- ABRAY
- ABRIM
- ABRIS
Reading the Letter Pair
B and R are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ABRAM, ABRIN and ABRAY. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often M, N and Y, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
How to Narrow It Down
Every word begins with A, so the first box is already solved and your guesses can go straight to the last two boxes. After that, test M in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed B and R 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 R as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, B is worth three points and R is worth one point. Words like ABRAM, ABRIN and ABRAY are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
Is B second and R third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a 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.
Which letters usually start words with B second and R third
All of them start with A, as in ABRAM. That leaves only the last two boxes to work out.
What are some common 5 letter words with B as 2nd and R as 3rd letter
ABRAM, ABRIN, ABRAY, ABRIM and ABRIS are among the best known.