Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with K as 2nd and A as 3rd Letter
A clue that fixes the second letter as K and the third as A is a gift, and this list shows how to use it. K in the second box almost always follows S, as in the SK blend. A in the third box is one of the most common middle letters, often after a consonant blend.
20matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with K in the 2nd and A in the 3rd position
- akala
- akasa
- ekaha
- ikans
- ikary
- ikats
- okapi
- okays
- skaff
- skags
- skail
- skair
- skald
- skank
- skart
- skate
- skats
- skatt
- skaws
- ukase
Starts and Endings
Most of these words begin with S as in SKATE and O as in OKAPI. The last box is most often E, K and I. 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
SKATE, SKANK, OKAPI, OKAYS and SKALD are the entries you are most likely to meet.
- SKATE
- SKANK
- OKAPI
- OKAYS
- SKALD
What the Letter Pair Tells You
The pair mixes a consonant with a vowel, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in SKATE, SKANK and OKAPI. The openers are a healthy mix of vowels and consonants. The fifth box is most often E, K and I, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
Quick Strategy for This Pattern
Begin with S and O in the first box, because they open the largest groups. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try E in the fifth box. The fixed K and A do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with K as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with A as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, K is worth five points and A is worth one point. Knowing words such as SKATE, SKANK and OKAPI helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is K second and A third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a small group, so it narrows the answer quickly. Knowing the usual openers and endings helps more than guessing blindly.
Which letters usually start words with K second and A third
S and O are the usual openers, as in SKATE and OKAPI. Testing one of them in the first box is the quickest way to narrow the list.
What are some common 5 letter words with K as 2nd and A as 3rd letter
SKATE, SKANK, OKAPI, OKAYS and SKALD are among the best known.