Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with M as 1st and C as 3rd Letter
Every word here follows the shape M?C??, with M first and C third. M opens words with a vowel next in most cases, as in MONEY, MUSIC and MAJOR. C in the third box is often followed by K or by a vowel, as in LUCKY and FACES.
41matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with M in the 1st and C in the 3rd position
- macan
- macao
- macaw
- macco
- maced
- macer
- maces
- mache
- machi
- macho
- machs
- macks
- macle
- macon
- macro
- mecca
- mecks
- mecon
- mecum
- micas
- miche
- micht
- micks
- micky
- micos
- micra
- micro
- mocha
- moche
- mochs
- mochy
- mocks
- mucho
- mucic
- mucid
- mucin
- mucks
- mucky
- mucor
- mucro
- mucus
Middles and Endings
Second letters to expect include A as in MACRO, I as in MICRO and U as in MUCUS. The last two letters are often RO as in MICRO.
Reliable Answers to Keep in Mind
Start with MICRO, MACRO, MACHO, MUCUS and MACON. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests. MOCKS is worth keeping in reserve.
Useful five-letter words
- MICRO
- MACRO
- MACHO
- MUCUS
- MACON
Pattern Notes
M and C are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in MICRO, MACRO and MACHO. Most of the familiar words have a vowel in the second box. The fifth box is most often O, S and N, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Wordle Tip for This Pattern
Begin with A, I and U in the second box, because they open the largest groups. If the second letter comes back grey, move to the ending and try O in the fifth box. The fixed M 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 starting with M and 5 letter words with C as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, M is worth three points and C is worth three points. Knowing words such as MICRO, MACRO and MACHO helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is M first and C third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a fair sized group, so it gives you plenty of choices. Pairing the two fixed letters with the second letters above is the quickest way to find the answer.
What are some common 5 letter words with M as 1st and C as 3rd letter
MICRO, MACRO, MACHO, MUCUS and MACON are among the best known. MOCKS are good follow ups.
What should I guess first for this pattern
MICRO is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests I, O and R in the three open boxes.