5 Letter Words with H as 2nd and I as 3rd Letter

Starts and Endings

The first box is most often C as in CHILD, W as in WHICH and T as in THINK. The last two letters are often NE as in SHINE and PS as in SHIPS.

Useful five-letter words

WHICH, THINK, WHILE, THING and WHITE are the entries you are most likely to meet. THIRD, CHILD and CHIEF are worth keeping in reserve.

• WHICH
• THINK
• WHILE
• THING
• WHITE

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 WHICH, THINK and WHILE. Most of the familiar words open with a consonant. The fifth box is most often E, K and F, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.

Quick Strategy for This Pattern

Begin with C, W and T in the first box, because they open the largest groups. After that, test E in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed H and I 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 I as the 3rd letter.

Playing This Pattern in Word Games

In Scrabble, H is worth four points and I is worth one point. Knowing words such as WHICH, THINK and WHILE helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.