5 Letter Words with C as 2nd and K as 3rd Letter

Starts and Endings

Openers to expect include A as in ACKER, O as in OCKER and I as in ICKLE. The last two letters are often ER as in ACKER. 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

ACKER, OCKER, ACKEE, ICKLE and ACKED are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.

• ACKER
• OCKER
• ACKEE
• ICKLE
• ACKED

Pattern Notes

C and K are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ACKER, OCKER and ACKEE. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often R, E and D, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.

A Wordle Tip for This Pattern

Begin with A, O and I in the first box, because they open the largest groups. After that, test R in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed C and K 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 K as the 3rd letter.

Playing This Pattern in Word Games

In Scrabble, C is worth three points and K is worth five points. Knowing words such as ACKER, OCKER and ACKEE helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.