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

The Shape of the Pattern

The first box is most often R as in RHYME, T as in THYME and S as in SHYLY. For endings, look for ME as in RHYME. 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

Start with RHYME, THYME, SHYLY, PHYLA and RHYNE. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.

• RHYME
• THYME
• SHYLY
• PHYLA
• RHYNE

Pattern Notes

H and Y are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in RHYME, THYME and SHYLY. Most of the familiar words open with a consonant. The fifth box is most often E, Y and A, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.

Quick Strategy for This Pattern

Begin with R, T and S 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 Y 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 Y as the 3rd letter.

Using These Words in Scrabble

In Scrabble, H is worth four points and Y is worth four points. Knowing words such as RHYME, THYME and SHYLY helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.