Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with L as 2nd and Z as 3rd Letter
Wordle, Scrabble and crossword fans often meet the shape ?LZ??, and the words below cover it. L in the second box usually forms a blend with P, B, C, F, S or G. Z in the third box is lively and often doubles, as in PIZZA and FUZZY.
1matching five-letter word
Five-letter words with L in the 2nd and Z in the 3rd position
- ulzie
What the Words Have in Common
The words that fit are ULZIE. 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
ULZIE are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
- ULZIE
Reading the Letter Pair
L and Z are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ULZIE.
How to Narrow It Down
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with ULZIE. The fixed L and Z 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 Z as the 3rd letter.
Using These Words in Scrabble
In Scrabble, L is worth one point and Z is worth ten points. Knowing words such as ULZIE helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is L second and Z 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.
What does Z as the third letter tell me
Z in the third box is lively and often doubles, as in PIZZA and FUZZY. ULZIE is a good example.
What should I guess first for this pattern
ULZIE is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests E, I and U in the three open boxes.