5 Letter Words with K as 2nd and E as 3rd Letter

The Shape of the Pattern

Every word here begins with S as in SKEET. The last box is most often N, T and S. 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

SKEET, SKEIN, SKEWS, SKENE and SKEEN are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.

• SKEET
• SKEIN
• SKEWS
• SKENE
• SKEEN

Pattern Notes

The pair mixes a consonant with a vowel, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in SKEET, SKEIN and SKEWS. Most of the familiar words open with a consonant. The fifth box is most often N, T and S, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.

A Wordle Tip for This Pattern

Every word begins with S, so the first box is already solved and your guesses can go straight to the last two boxes. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try N in the fifth box. The fixed K and E 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 E as the 3rd letter.

Playing This Pattern in Word Games

In Scrabble, K is worth five points and E is worth one point. Words like SKEET, SKEIN and SKEWS are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.