Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with D as 2nd and M as 3rd Letter
Wordle, Scrabble and crossword fans often meet the shape ?DM??, and the words below cover it. D in the second box almost always follows a vowel, as in AD, ID and ED openings. M in the third box most often sits between a vowel and E, as in TIMES and GAMES.
7matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with D in the 2nd and M in the 3rd position
- adman
- admen
- admin
- admit
- admix
- admov
- admrx
Starts and Endings
Every word here begins with A as in ADMIT. The last box is most often N, T and X. 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
ADMIT, ADMIN, ADMAN, ADMEN and ADMIX are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
- ADMIT
- ADMIN
- ADMAN
- ADMEN
- ADMIX
What the Letter Pair Tells You
D and M are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ADMIT, ADMIN and ADMAN. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often N, T and X, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
Quick Strategy for This Pattern
Every word begins with A, so the first box is already solved and your guesses can go straight to the last two boxes. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try N in the fifth box. The fixed D and M 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 M as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, D is worth two points and M is worth three points. Knowing words such as ADMIT, ADMIN and ADMAN helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is D second and M third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a very small group, so it narrows the answer quickly. Knowing the usual openers and endings helps more than guessing blindly.
What should I guess first for this pattern
ADMIT is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A, I and T in the three open boxes.
What does M as the third letter tell me
M in the third box most often sits between a vowel and E, as in TIMES and GAMES. ADMIT is a good example.
