Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with I as 2nd and J as 3rd Letter
Two neighbouring letters fix the middle of this pattern: I in the second box and J in the third. I in the second box follows many consonants and often leads into the IGHT spelling. J in the third box is rare, found in a handful of words such as MAJOR and ENJOY.
5matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with I in the 2nd and J in the 3rd position
- bijou
- hijab
- hijra
- sijos
- vijao
How These Words Are Built
Openers to expect include H as in HIJAB, B as in BIJOU and S as in SIJOS. The last box is most often B, U and A. 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
HIJAB, BIJOU, HIJRA and SIJOS are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
- HIJAB
- BIJOU
- HIJRA
- SIJOS
What the Letter Pair Tells You
The pair mixes a vowel with a consonant, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in HIJAB, BIJOU and HIJRA. Most of the familiar words open with a consonant. The fifth box is most often B, U and A, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Smart Way to Use Both Letters
The first box is the biggest unknown, and H, B and S are the strongest openers to test. After that, test B in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed I and J do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with I as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with J as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, I is worth one point and J is worth eight points. Knowing words such as HIJAB, BIJOU and HIJRA helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters usually start words with I second and J third
H, B and S are the usual openers, as in HIJAB, BIJOU and SIJOS. Testing one of them in the first box is the quickest way to narrow the list.
What should I guess first for this pattern
HIJAB is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A, B and H in the three open boxes.
What are some common 5 letter words with I as 2nd and J as 3rd letter
HIJAB, BIJOU, HIJRA and SIJOS are among the best known.