Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with B as 2nd and S as 3rd Letter
Whether you are solving a daily puzzle or planning a Scrabble play, the words below fit B second and S third. B in the second box is rare and almost always follows a vowel, as in AB, EB and OB openings. S in the third box often sits between a vowel and T, or doubles in words like ISSUE.
5matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with B in the 2nd and S in the 3rd position
- absee
- absey
- absis
- absit
- abstr
The Shape of the Pattern
The words that fit are ABSEY and ABSIT. 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
Start with ABSEY and ABSIT. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.
- ABSEY
- ABSIT
Pattern Notes
B and S are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ABSEY and ABSIT.
How to Narrow It Down
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with ABSEY. The fixed B and S 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 S as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, B is worth three points and S is worth one point. Words like ABSEY and ABSIT are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
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. ABSEY is a good example.
Is B second and S third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a very small group, so it narrows the answer quickly. Knowing the usual openers and endings helps more than guessing blindly.
What should I guess first for this pattern
ABSEY is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A, E and Y in the three open boxes.