Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with D as 2nd and I as 3rd Letter
A clue that fixes the second letter as D and the third as I is a gift, and this list shows how to use it. D in the second box almost always follows a vowel, as in AD, ID and ED openings. I in the third box is very common, in endings and blends such as ING, HI and RI.
15matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with D in the 2nd and I in the 3rd position
- adieu
- adion
- adios
- adits
- edict
- edify
- edile
- edits
- idiom
- idion
- idiot
- idite
- odism
- odist
- odium
What the Words Have in Common
Openers to expect include I as in IDIOT, E as in EDITS and A as in ADIEU. The last box is most often T, S and M.
Useful five-letter words
IDIOT, EDITS, EDICT, IDIOM and ADIEU are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
- IDIOT
- EDITS
- EDICT
- IDIOM
- ADIEU
What the Letter Pair Tells You
The pair mixes a consonant with a vowel, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in IDIOT, EDITS and EDICT. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often T, S 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 I, E and A are the strongest openers to test. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try T in the fifth box. The fixed D and I do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with D as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with I as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, D is worth two points and I is worth one point. Words like IDIOT, EDITS and EDICT are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What should I guess first for this pattern
IDIOT is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests I, O and T in the three open boxes.
What are some common 5 letter words with D as 2nd and I as 3rd letter
IDIOT, EDITS, EDICT, IDIOM and ADIEU are among the best known.
Is D second and I third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a small group, so it narrows the answer quickly. Knowing the usual openers and endings helps more than guessing blindly.