Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with D as 1st and T as 3rd Letter
A clue that fixes the first letter as D and the third as T is a gift, and this list shows how to use it. D opens many everyday words, usually followed by a vowel or R, as in DANCE, DREAM and DRIVE. T in the third box is very common, in patterns such as AT, FT and NT.
35matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with D in the 1st and T in the 3rd position
- datal
- datch
- dated
- dater
- dates
- datos
- datsw
- datto
- datum
- detar
- detat
- detax
- deter
- detin
- detox
- dette
- detur
- dital
- ditas
- ditch
- dited
- diter
- dites
- ditsy
- ditto
- ditts
- ditty
- ditzy
- dotal
- doted
- doter
- dotes
- dotty
- dutch
- dutra
What the Words Have in Common
The second box is most often A as in DATES, I as in DITCH and E as in DETER. Many of them close with CH as in DUTCH.
Good Guesses for This Pattern
DATES, DUTCH, DATED, DITCH and DETER are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses. DITTO and DETOX are worth keeping in reserve.
Useful five-letter words
- DATES
- DUTCH
- DATED
- DITCH
- DETER
What the Letter Pair Tells You
D and T are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in DATES, DUTCH and DATED. Most of the familiar words have a vowel in the second box. The fifth box is most often H, S and D, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Smart Way to Use Both Letters
Begin with A, I and E in the second box, because they open the largest groups. After that, test H in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed D and T do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words starting with D and 5 letter words with T as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, D is worth two points and T is worth one point. Knowing words such as DATES, DUTCH and DATED helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What does T as the third letter tell me
T in the third box is very common, in patterns such as AT, FT and NT. DATES is a good example.
What are some common 5 letter words with D as 1st and T as 3rd letter
DATES, DUTCH, DATED, DITCH and DETER are among the best known. DITTO and DETOX are good follow ups.
Is D first and T third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a fair sized group, so it gives you plenty of choices. Knowing the usual second letters and endings helps more than guessing blindly.