Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with D as 2nd and N as 3rd Letter
Every word here follows the shape ?DN??, with D second and N third. D in the second box almost always follows a vowel, as in AD, ID and ED openings. N in the third box is very common, usually after a vowel and before D, S, T, K or C.
1matching five-letter word
Five-letter words with D in the 2nd and N in the 3rd position
- adnex
Starts and Endings
The words that fit are ADNEX. 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
Start with ADNEX. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.
- ADNEX
What the Letter Pair Tells You
D and N are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ADNEX.
A Wordle Tip for This Pattern
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with ADNEX. The fixed D and N 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 N as the 3rd letter.
Using These Words in Scrabble
In Scrabble, D is worth two points and N is worth one point. Knowing words such as ADNEX helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What does D as the second letter tell me
D in the second box almost always follows a vowel, as in AD, ID and ED openings. ADNEX is a good example.
What does N as the third letter tell me
N in the third box is very common, usually after a vowel and before D, S, T, K or C. ADNEX is a good example.
Is D second and N third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a very small group, so it narrows the answer quickly. Pairing the two fixed letters with the openers above is the quickest way to find the answer.