Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with C as 2nd and R as 3rd Letter
Two neighbouring letters fix the middle of this pattern: C in the second box and R in the third. C in the second box mostly follows S or a vowel, as in the SC blend. R in the third box is very common and usually follows a vowel.
30matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with C in the 2nd and R in the 3rd position
- acred
- acres
- acrid
- acron
- acryl
- ecrus
- ocrea
- scrab
- scrae
- scrag
- scram
- scran
- scrap
- scrat
- scraw
- scray
- scree
- screw
- scrim
- scrin
- scrip
- scrit
- scrob
- scrod
- scrog
- scroo
- scrow
- scrub
- scruf
- scrum
Starts and Endings
Most of these words begin with S as in SCREW and A as in ACRES. The last box is most often W, S and P.
Useful five-letter words
SCREW, ACRES, SCRAP, SCRUB and SCRUM are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
- SCREW
- ACRES
- SCRAP
- SCRUB
- SCRUM
What the Letter Pair Tells You
C and R are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in SCREW, ACRES and SCRAP. Most of the familiar words open with a consonant. The fifth box is most often W, S and P, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Wordle Tip for This Pattern
Begin with S and A in the first box, because they open the largest groups. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try W in the fifth box. The fixed C 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 C as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with R as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, C is worth three points and R is worth one point. Words like SCREW, ACRES and SCRAP are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What should I guess first for this pattern
SCREW is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests E, S and W in the three open boxes.
What does R as the third letter tell me
R in the third box is very common and usually follows a vowel. SCREW is a good example.
What does C as the second letter tell me
C in the second box mostly follows S or a vowel, as in the SC blend. SCREW is a good example.