Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with C as 2nd and C as 3rd Letter
This page collects 5 letter words with C as the 2nd letter and C as the 3rd letter, from OCCUR to ACCRA. C in the second box mostly follows S or a vowel, as in the SC blend. C in the third box is often followed by K or by a vowel, as in LUCKY and FACES.
8matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with C in the 2nd and C in the 3rd position
- accas
- accoy
- accts
- accum
- accur
- accus
- occam
- occur
The Shape of the Pattern
The first box is most often A as in ACCRA and O as in OCCUR. The last box is most often A, R and M. 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
OCCUR, ACCRA, OCCAM, ACCHA and ACCAS are the entries you are most likely to meet.
- OCCUR
- ACCRA
- OCCAM
- ACCHA
- ACCAS
Pattern Notes
The doubled C is the signature of this pattern, and it shows up in OCCUR, ACCRA and OCCAM. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often A, R and M, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
Quick Strategy for This Pattern
The first box is the biggest unknown, and A and O are the strongest openers to test. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try A in the fifth box. The fixed C and C do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with C as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with C as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, C is worth three points and C is worth three points. Words like OCCUR, ACCRA and OCCAM are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What does C as the third letter tell me
C in the third box is often followed by K or by a vowel, as in LUCKY and FACES. OCCUR is a good example.
Which letters usually start words with C second and C third
A and O are the usual openers, as in ACCRA and OCCUR. Testing one of them in the first box is the quickest way to narrow the list.
What are some common 5 letter words with C as 2nd and C as 3rd letter
OCCUR, ACCRA, OCCAM, ACCHA and ACCAS are among the best known.