Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with F as 1st and S as 3rd Letter
Two fixed letters shape this pattern: F opens the word and S sits in the middle. F opens words with a vowel, L or R next, as in FIRST, FLOOR and FRONT. S in the third box often sits between a vowel and T, or doubles in words like ISSUE.
25matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with F in the 1st and S in the 3rd position
- fasci
- fasti
- fasts
- fesse
- festa
- fests
- festy
- fiscs
- fishy
- fisks
- fists
- fisty
- fosie
- fossa
- fosse
- fpsps
- fused
- fusee
- fusel
- fuses
- fusht
- fusil
- fussy
- fusts
- fusty
What the Words Have in Common
The second box is most often U as in FUSED and I as in FISTS. The last box is most often S, Y and D.
Reliable Answers to Keep in Mind
FISTS, FUSED, FISHY, FUSES and FUSSY are the entries you are most likely to meet.
Useful five-letter words
- FISTS
- FUSED
- FISHY
- FUSES
- FUSSY
Pattern Notes
F and S are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in FISTS, FUSED and FISHY. Most of the familiar words have a vowel in the second box. The fifth box is most often S, Y and D, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
How to Narrow It Down
Begin with U and I in the second box, because they open the largest groups. If the second letter comes back grey, move to the ending and try S in the fifth box. The fixed F and S do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words starting with F and 5 letter words with S as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, F is worth four points and S is worth one point. Knowing words such as FISTS, FUSED and FISHY helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What are some common 5 letter words with F as 1st and S as 3rd letter
FISTS, FUSED, FISHY, FUSES and FUSSY are among the best known.
Is F first and S third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a fair sized group, so it gives you plenty of choices. Pairing the two fixed letters with the second letters above is the quickest way to find the answer.
Which letters usually come second in words with F first and S third
U and I are the usual choices, as in FUSED and FISTS. Testing one of them in the second box is the quickest way to narrow the list.