Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with H as 2nd and U as 3rd Letter
When a puzzle hands you H as the second letter and U as the third, the field narrows quickly. H in the second box almost always forms a pair with the first letter, such as TH, WH, SH or CH. U in the third box is most often part of the OU pairing.
64matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with H in the 2nd and U in the 3rd position
- ahull
- ahunt
- ahura
- ahuru
- ahush
- bhuna
- bhuts
- chubs
- chuck
- chuet
- chufa
- chuff
- chugs
- chump
- chums
- chunk
- churl
- churm
- churn
- churr
- chuse
- chute
- dhuti
- khuds
- khula
- phuts
- rhumb
- shuba
- shuck
- shuff
- shule
- shuln
- shuls
- shune
- shuns
- shunt
- shura
- shure
- shurf
- shush
- shute
- shuts
- thuds
- thugs
- thuja
- thule
- thulr
- thumb
- thump
- thund
- thung
- thunk
- thuoc
- thurl
- thurm
- thurt
- thuya
- uhuru
- whuff
- whulk
- whump
- whups
- whush
- whute
What the Words Have in Common
The first box is most often C as in CHUCK, T as in THUMB and S as in SHUTS. The last box is most often K, S and B.
Useful five-letter words
Start with CHUCK, THUMB, CHUNK, THUGS and SHUTS. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests. CHUTE and CHURN are worth keeping in reserve.
- CHUCK
- THUMB
- CHUNK
- THUGS
- SHUTS
Pattern Notes
The pair mixes a consonant with a vowel, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in CHUCK, THUMB and CHUNK. Most of the familiar words open with a consonant. The fifth box is most often K, S and B, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
Quick Strategy for This Pattern
Begin with C, T and S in the first box, because they open the largest groups. After that, test K in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed H and U 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 U as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, H is worth four points and U is worth one point. Words like CHUCK, THUMB and CHUNK are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What are some common 5 letter words with H as 2nd and U as 3rd letter
CHUCK, THUMB, CHUNK, THUGS and SHUTS are among the best known. CHUTE and CHURN are good follow ups.
What does U as the third letter tell me
U in the third box is most often part of the OU pairing. CHUCK is a good example.
What should I guess first for this pattern
CHUCK is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests C and K in the three open boxes.