Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with L as 2nd and P as 3rd Letter
Whether you are solving a daily puzzle or planning a Scrabble play, the words below fit L second and P third. L in the second box usually forms a blend with P, B, C, F, S or G. P in the third box often doubles, as in HAPPY and APPLE, or follows a vowel.
7matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with L in the 2nd and P in the 3rd position
- alpax
- alpen
- alpha
- elpee
- olpae
- olpes
- ulpan
What the Words Have in Common
The first box is most often O as in OLPAE, A as in ALPHA and U as in ULPAN. The last box is most often E, A and N. 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
ALPHA, ULPAN, ELPEE, OLPAE and OLPES are the entries you are most likely to meet.
- ALPHA
- ULPAN
- ELPEE
- OLPAE
- OLPES
Reading the Letter Pair
L and P are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ALPHA, ULPAN and ELPEE. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often E, A and N, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
How to Narrow It Down
The first box is the biggest unknown, and O, A and U are the strongest openers to test. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try E in the fifth box. The fixed L and P 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 P as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, L is worth one point and P is worth three points. Knowing words such as ALPHA, ULPAN and ELPEE helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What should I guess first for this pattern
ALPHA is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A and H in the three open boxes.
What does L as the second letter tell me
L in the second box usually forms a blend with P, B, C, F, S or G. ALPHA is a good example.
Is L second and P 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.