Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with M as 2nd and C as 3rd Letter
Whether you are solving a daily puzzle or planning a Scrabble play, the words below fit M second and C third. M in the second box follows S or a vowel, as in SM, AM and EM openings. C in the third box is often followed by K or by a vowel, as in LUCKY and FACES.
2matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with M in the 2nd and C in the 3rd position
- emcee
- imcnt
Starts and Endings
The words that fit are EMCEE.
Useful five-letter words
Start with EMCEE. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.
- EMCEE
Reading the Letter Pair
M and C are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in EMCEE.
How to Narrow It Down
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with EMCEE. 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 with M as the 2nd letter 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 EMCEE helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What does M as the second letter tell me
M in the second box follows S or a vowel, as in SM, AM and EM openings. EMCEE is a good example.
Is M second and C 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 C as the third letter tell me
C in the third box is often followed by K or by a vowel, as in LUCKY and FACES. EMCEE is a good example.