Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with K as 2nd and K as 3rd Letter
Putting K second and K third gives a distinctive family of words, such as AKKER and AKKAS. K in the second box almost always follows S, as in the SK blend. K in the third box usually sits between a vowel and E, as in MAKES and LIKED.
2matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with K in the 2nd and K in the 3rd position
- akkas
- ekkas
How These Words Are Built
Openers to expect include A as in AKKER and E as in EKKAS. The last two letters are often AS as in AKKAS. 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
AKKER, AKKAS and EKKAS are the entries you are most likely to meet.
- AKKER
- AKKAS
- EKKAS
Reading the Letter Pair
The doubled K is the signature of this pattern, and it shows up in AKKER, AKKAS and EKKAS. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often S and R, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
How to Narrow It Down
The first box is the biggest unknown, and A and E are the strongest openers to test. After that, test S in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed K and K 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 K as the 3rd letter.
Using These Words in Scrabble
In Scrabble, K is worth five points and K is worth five points. Knowing words such as AKKER, AKKAS and EKKAS helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What should I guess first for this pattern
AKKER is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A, E and R in the three open boxes.
What does K as the third letter tell me
K in the third box usually sits between a vowel and E, as in MAKES and LIKED. AKKER is a good example.
Is K second and K third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a very small group, so it narrows the answer quickly. Pairing the two fixed letters with the openers above is the quickest way to find the answer.