Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with H as 2nd and C as 3rd Letter
A clue that fixes the second letter as H and the third as C is a gift, and this list shows how to use it. H in the second box almost always forms a pair with the first letter, such as TH, WH, SH or CH. C in the third box is often followed by K or by a vowel, as in LUCKY and FACES.
1matching five-letter word
Five-letter words with H in the 2nd and C in the 3rd position
- shchi
How These Words Are Built
The words that fit are SHCHI. 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
SHCHI are the entries you are most likely to meet.
- SHCHI
Pattern Notes
H and C are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in SHCHI.
A Smart Way to Use Both Letters
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with SHCHI. The fixed H and C do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with H as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with C as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, H is worth four points and C is worth three points. Words like SHCHI are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What does H as the second letter tell me
H in the second box almost always forms a pair with the first letter, such as TH, WH, SH or CH. SHCHI is a good example.
What should I guess first for this pattern
SHCHI is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests H, I and S in the three open boxes.
What are some common 5 letter words with H as 2nd and C as 3rd letter
SHCHI are among the best known.