Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with J as 2nd and W as 3rd Letter
When a puzzle hands you J as the second letter and W as the third, the field narrows quickly. J in the second box is one of the rarest placements, found mainly in borrowed words. W in the third box usually follows O or E, as in POWER and NEWLY.
1matching five-letter word
Five-letter words with J in the 2nd and W in the 3rd position
- ajwan
Starts and Endings
The words that fit are AJWAN. 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 AJWAN. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.
- AJWAN
Pattern Notes
J and W are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in AJWAN.
A Smart Way to Use Both Letters
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with AJWAN. The fixed J and W do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with J as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with W as the 3rd letter. Keep a note of any grey letters as you go, because every letter you rule out removes whole groups of words from the open boxes. If two guesses in a row bring no new tiles, switch to a word that tests several fresh letters at once.
Using These Words in Scrabble
In Scrabble, J is worth eight points and W is worth four points. Words like AJWAN are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What should I guess first for this pattern
AJWAN is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A and N in the three open boxes.
What does J as the second letter tell me
J in the second box is one of the rarest placements, found mainly in borrowed words. AJWAN is a good example.
What are some common 5 letter words with J as 2nd and W as 3rd letter
AJWAN are among the best known.