Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with H as 2nd and R as 3rd Letter
Few patterns are as handy as H in the second box and R in the third, and these words show why. H in the second box almost always forms a pair with the first letter, such as TH, WH, SH or CH. R in the third box is very common and usually follows a vowel.
31matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with H in the 2nd and R in the 3rd position
- chria
- fhrer
- ihram
- shrab
- shraf
- shrag
- shram
- shrap
- shred
- shree
- shrew
- shrip
- shris
- shrog
- shrow
- shrub
- shrug
- thrae
- thram
- thrap
- thraw
- three
- threw
- thrid
- thrip
- throb
- throe
- throu
- throw
- thrum
- thruv
Starts and Endings
Most of these words begin with T as in THREE and S as in SHRED. The last box is most often W, E and D.
Useful five-letter words
THREE, THROW, THREW, SHRED and SHRUG are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses. SHRUB is worth keeping in reserve.
- THREE
- THROW
- THREW
- SHRED
- SHRUG
Reading the Letter Pair
H and R are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in THREE, THROW and THREW. Most of the familiar words open with a consonant. The fifth box is most often W, E and D, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Wordle Tip for This Pattern
The first box is the biggest unknown, and T and S are the strongest openers to test. After that, test W in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed H and R 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 R as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, H is worth four points and R is worth one point. Knowing words such as THREE, THROW and THREW helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What are some common 5 letter words with H as 2nd and R as 3rd letter
THREE, THROW, THREW, SHRED and SHRUG are among the best known. SHRUB are good follow ups.
Which letters usually start words with H second and R third
T and S are the usual openers, as in THREE and SHRED. Testing one of them in the first box is the quickest way to narrow the list.
Is H second and R third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a 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.