Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with D as 2nd and O as 3rd Letter
This page collects 5 letter words with D as the 2nd letter and O as the 3rd letter, from ADOPT to ADORE. D in the second box almost always follows a vowel, as in AD, ID and ED openings. O in the third box is very common and sits in the middle of everyday words.
15matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with D in the 2nd and O in the 3rd position
- adobe
- adobo
- adopt
- adore
- adorn
- adown
- adoxy
- adoze
- idola
- idols
- idose
- odoom
- odors
- odour
- udons
What the Words Have in Common
Openers to expect include A as in ADOPT and I as in IDOLS. The last box is most often E, T and S.
Useful five-letter words
ADOPT, ADORE, ADOBE, IDOLS and ADORN are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
- ADOPT
- ADORE
- ADOBE
- IDOLS
- ADORN
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 ADOPT, ADORE and ADOBE. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often E, T and S, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
How to Narrow It Down
The first box is the biggest unknown, and A and I are the strongest openers to test. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try E in the fifth box. The fixed D and O 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 O as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, D is worth two points and O is worth one point. Words like ADOPT, ADORE and ADOBE are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What should I guess first for this pattern
ADOPT is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A, P and T in the three open boxes.
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. ADOPT is a good example.
Which letters usually start words with D second and O third
A and I are the usual openers, as in ADOPT and IDOLS. Testing one of them in the first box is the quickest way to narrow the list.