Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with L as 1st and N as 3rd Letter
Five letter words that begin with L and have N third turn up in puzzles more often than you might expect. L opens words with a vowel next in most cases, as in LATER, LEVEL and LIGHT. N in the third box is very common, usually after a vowel and before D, S, T, K or C.
73matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with L in the 1st and N in the 3rd position
- lanai
- lanas
- lanaz
- lance
- lanch
- lande
- lands
- lanes
- langi
- lanks
- lanky
- lansa
- lants
- lanum
- lenad
- lench
- lends
- lenes
- lengs
- lenin
- lenis
- lenos
- lense
- lenth
- lenti
- lento
- linac
- linch
- linds
- lindy
- lined
- linen
- liner
- lines
- liney
- linga
- linge
- lingo
- lings
- lingy
- linha
- linie
- linin
- linja
- linje
- links
- linky
- linns
- linny
- linon
- linos
- lints
- linty
- linum
- linux
- loner
- longa
- longe
- longs
- lunar
- lunas
- lunch
- lunel
- lunes
- lunet
- lunge
- lungi
- lungs
- lungy
- lunks
- lunts
- lynch
- lynes
The Shape of the Pattern
Second letters to expect include I as in LINES, U as in LUNCH and A as in LANDS. The last two letters are often ES as in LINES and CH as in LUNCH.
The Most Familiar Words on This Page
Start with LINES, LINKS, LUNCH, LANDS and LINED. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests. LANES, LUNGS and LANCE are worth keeping in reserve.
Useful five-letter words
- LINES
- LINKS
- LUNCH
- LANDS
- LINED
What the Letter Pair Tells You
L and N are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in LINES, LINKS and LUNCH. Most of the familiar words have a vowel in the second box. The fifth box is most often S, H and R, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Smart Way to Use Both Letters
The second box is the biggest unknown, and I, U and A are the strongest letters to test. After that, test S in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed L and N 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 N as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, L is worth one point and N is worth one point. Words like LINES, LINKS and LUNCH are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What should I guess first for this pattern
LINES is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests E, I and S in the three open boxes.
What does L as the first letter tell me
L opens words with a vowel next in most cases, as in LATER, LEVEL and LIGHT.
What does N as the third letter tell me
N in the third box is very common, usually after a vowel and before D, S, T, K or C. LINES is a good example.