Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with M as 2nd and A as 3rd Letter
Wordle, Scrabble and crossword fans often meet the shape ?MA??, and the words below cover it. M in the second box follows S or a vowel, as in SM, AM and EM openings. A in the third box is one of the most common middle letters, often after a consonant blend.
35matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with M in the 2nd and A in the 3rd position
- amaas
- amaga
- amahs
- amain
- amala
- amalg
- amang
- amani
- amant
- amapa
- amass
- amate
- amaut
- amaze
- emacs
- emane
- image
- imago
- imams
- imari
- imaum
- omaha
- omasa
- smaak
- smack
- smaik
- small
- smalm
- smalt
- smarm
- smart
- smash
- smaze
- umami
Starts and Endings
The first box is most often S as in SMALL, I as in IMAGE and E as in EMAIL. The last box is most often L, E and T.
Useful five-letter words
SMALL, IMAGE, SMART, EMAIL and SMASH are the entries you are most likely to meet. SMACK and AMAZE are worth keeping in reserve.
- SMALL
- IMAGE
- SMART
- SMASH
What the Letter Pair Tells You
The pair mixes a consonant with a vowel, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in SMALL, IMAGE and SMART. The openers are a healthy mix of vowels and consonants. The fifth box is most often L, E and T, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Smart Way to Use Both Letters
Begin with S, I and E in the first box, because they open the largest groups. After that, test L in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed M and A do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with M as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with A as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, M is worth three points and A is worth one point. Knowing words such as SMALL, IMAGE and SMART helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What should I guess first for this pattern
SMALL is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests L and S in the three open boxes.
Is M second and A 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 openers above is the quickest way to find the answer.
What are some common 5 letter words with M as 2nd and A as 3rd letter
SMALL, IMAGE, SMART, EMAIL and SMASH are among the best known. SMACK and AMAZE are good follow ups.