Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with L as 1st and A as 3rd Letter
A clue that fixes the first letter as L and the third as A is a gift, and this list shows how to use it. L opens words with a vowel next in most cases, as in LATER, LEVEL and LIGHT. A in the third box is one of the most common middle letters, often after a consonant blend.
50matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with L in the 1st and A in the 3rd position
- laang
- laari
- leach
- leads
- leady
- leafs
- leafy
- leaks
- leaky
- leams
- leans
- leant
- leany
- leaps
- leapt
- leare
- learn
- lears
- leary
- lease
- leash
- least
- leath
- leats
- leave
- leavy
- leaze
- liana
- liane
- liang
- liard
- liars
- liart
- llama
- llano
- loach
- loads
- loafs
- loams
- loamy
- loans
- loast
- loath
- loave
- luach
- luaus
- lyams
- lyard
- lyart
- lyase
Middles and Endings
After the opening L, look for E as in LEAST, O as in LOANS and I as in LIARS. For endings, look for DS as in LEADS and NS as in LOANS.
Reliable Answers to Keep in Mind
Start with LEAST, LEAVE, LEARN, LEADS and LOANS. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests. LOADS, LEASE and LEAKS are worth keeping in reserve.
Useful five-letter words
- LEAST
- LEAVE
- LEARN
- LEADS
- LOANS
Reading the Letter Pair
The pair mixes a consonant with a vowel, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in LEAST, LEAVE and LEARN. Most of the familiar words have a vowel in the second box. The fifth box is most often S, T and E, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Smart Way to Use Both Letters
Begin with E, O and I in the second box, because they open the largest groups. After that, test S in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed L 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 starting with L and 5 letter words with A as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, L is worth one point and A is worth one point. Knowing words such as LEAST, LEAVE and LEARN helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What should I guess first for this pattern
LEAST is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests E, S and T in the three open boxes.
Is L first and A third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a fair sized group, so it gives you plenty of choices. Knowing the usual second letters and endings helps more than guessing blindly.
What are some common 5 letter words with L as 1st and A as 3rd letter
LEAST, LEAVE, LEARN, LEADS and LOANS are among the best known. LOADS, LEASE and LEAKS are good follow ups.