Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with L as 2nd and C as 3rd Letter
Putting L second and C third gives a distinctive family of words, such as ULCER and ALCES. L in the second box usually forms a blend with P, B, C, F, S or G. C in the third box is often followed by K or by a vowel, as in LUCKY and FACES.
6matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with L in the 2nd and C in the 3rd position
- alcid
- alcos
- elchi
- flche
- ulcer
- ulcus
How These Words Are Built
The first box is most often A as in ALCES and U as in ULCER. The last box is most often S, R and A. 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
ULCER, ALCES, ALCEA, ALCID and ALCOS are the entries you are most likely to meet.
- ULCER
- ALCES
- ALCEA
- ALCID
- ALCOS
Pattern Notes
L and C are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ULCER, ALCES and ALCEA. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often S, R and A, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Wordle Tip for This Pattern
Begin with A and U in the first box, because they open the largest groups. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try S in the fifth box. The fixed L and C do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with L as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with C as the 3rd letter.
Using These Words in Scrabble
In Scrabble, L is worth one point and C is worth three points. Knowing words such as ULCER, ALCES and ALCEA helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters usually start words with L second and C third
A and U are the usual openers, as in ALCES and ULCER. Testing one of them in the first box is the quickest way to narrow the list.
What are some common 5 letter words with L as 2nd and C as 3rd letter
ULCER, ALCES, ALCEA, ALCID and ALCOS are among the best known.
Is L second and C third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a small group, so it narrows the answer quickly. Knowing the usual openers and endings helps more than guessing blindly.