Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with L as 2nd and D as 3rd Letter
Whether you are solving a daily puzzle or planning a Scrabble play, the words below fit L second and D third. L in the second box usually forms a blend with P, B, C, F, S or G. D in the third box follows many vowels, giving words such as UNDER, TODAY and VIDEO.
11matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with L in the 2nd and D in the 3rd position
- alday
- aldea
- alder
- aldim
- aldol
- elder
- eldin
- fldxt
- olden
- older
- oldie
What the Words Have in Common
Most of these words begin with O as in OLDER, E as in ELDER and A as in ALDER. For endings, look for ER as in OLDER.
Useful five-letter words
Start with OLDER, ELDER, ALDER, OLDEN and OLDIE. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.
- OLDER
- ELDER
- ALDER
- OLDEN
- OLDIE
Pattern Notes
L and D are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in OLDER, ELDER and ALDER. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often R, N and E, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
How to Narrow It Down
Begin with O, E and A in the first box, because they open the largest groups. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try R in the fifth box. The fixed L and D 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 D as the 3rd letter.
Using These Words in Scrabble
In Scrabble, L is worth one point and D is worth two points. Words like OLDER, ELDER and ALDER are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What are some common 5 letter words with L as 2nd and D as 3rd letter
OLDER, ELDER, ALDER, OLDEN and OLDIE are among the best known.
Which letters usually start words with L second and D third
O, E and A are the usual openers, as in OLDER, ELDER and ALDER. Testing one of them in the first box is the quickest way to narrow the list.
What should I guess first for this pattern
OLDER is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests E, O and R in the three open boxes.