Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with D as 2nd and Z as 3rd Letter
This page collects 5 letter words with D as the 2nd letter and Z as the 3rd letter, from ADZES to ADZED. D in the second box almost always follows a vowel, as in AD, ID and ED openings. Z in the third box is lively and often doubles, as in PIZZA and FUZZY.
3matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with D in the 2nd and Z in the 3rd position
- adzed
- adzer
- adzes
The Shape of the Pattern
The words that fit are ADZES and ADZED. 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
ADZES and ADZED are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
- ADZES
- ADZED
Reading the Letter Pair
D and Z are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ADZES and ADZED.
A Smart Way to Use Both Letters
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with ADZES. The fixed D and Z 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 Z as the 3rd letter.
Using These Words in Scrabble
In Scrabble, D is worth two points and Z is worth ten points. Words like ADZES and ADZED are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
Is D second and Z 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.
What are some common 5 letter words with D as 2nd and Z as 3rd letter
ADZES and ADZED are among the best known.
What should I guess first for this pattern
ADZES is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A, E and S in the three open boxes.