Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with D as 2nd and V as 3rd Letter
Two neighbouring letters fix the middle of this pattern: D in the second box and V in the third. D in the second box almost always follows a vowel, as in AD, ID and ED openings. V in the third box almost always follows a vowel and is followed by E.
1matching five-letter word
Five-letter words with D in the 2nd and V in the 3rd position
- advew
How These Words Are Built
The words that fit are ADVEW and ADVTS. 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 ADVEW and ADVTS. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.
- ADVEW
- ADVTS
Pattern Notes
D and V are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ADVEW and ADVTS.
How to Narrow It Down
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with ADVEW. The fixed D and V 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 V as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, D is worth two points and V is worth four points. Knowing words such as ADVEW and ADVTS helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is D second and V 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
ADVEW is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A, E and W 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. ADVEW is a good example.