Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with K as 2nd and L as 3rd Letter
Whether you are solving a daily puzzle or planning a Scrabble play, the words below fit K second and L third. K in the second box almost always follows S, as in the SK blend. L in the third box often doubles or follows a vowel, as in ALLOW, VALUE and RULES.
1matching five-letter word
Five-letter words with K in the 2nd and L in the 3rd position
- sklim
The Shape of the Pattern
The words that fit are SKLIM. 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
SKLIM are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
- SKLIM
Reading the Letter Pair
K and L are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in SKLIM.
Quick Strategy for This Pattern
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with SKLIM. The fixed K and L 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 L as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, K is worth five points and L is worth one point. Words like SKLIM are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What are some common 5 letter words with K as 2nd and L as 3rd letter
SKLIM are among the best known.
Is K second and L 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.
What does L as the third letter tell me
L in the third box often doubles or follows a vowel, as in ALLOW, VALUE and RULES. SKLIM is a good example.