Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with M as 2nd and E as 3rd Letter
Putting M second and E third gives a distinctive family of words, such as SMELL and OMEGA. M in the second box follows S or a vowel, as in SM, AM and EM openings. E in the third box is one of the most common middle letters in English.
30matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with M in the 2nd and E in the 3rd position
- ameba
- ameed
- ameen
- ameer
- amelu
- amend
- amene
- amens
- ament
- amess
- emeer
- emend
- emery
- emeus
- omega
- omens
- omers
- smear
- smeek
- smeer
- smees
- smeik
- smeke
- smell
- smelt
- smerk
- smeth
- smews
- tmema
- umest
The Shape of the Pattern
Openers to expect include S as in SMELL, O as in OMEGA and A as in AMEND. The last box is most often L, A and D.
Useful five-letter words
Start with SMELL, OMEGA, AMEND, SMEAR and EMERY. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.
- SMELL
- OMEGA
- AMEND
- SMEAR
- EMERY
Pattern Notes
The pair mixes a consonant with a vowel, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in SMELL, OMEGA and AMEND. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often L, A and D, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
How to Narrow It Down
The first box is the biggest unknown, and S, O and A are the strongest openers to test. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try L in the fifth box. The fixed M and E 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 E as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, M is worth three points and E is worth one point. Knowing words such as SMELL, OMEGA and AMEND helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is M second and E 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.
Which letters usually start words with M second and E third
S, O and A are the usual openers, as in SMELL, OMEGA and AMEND. Testing one of them in the first box is the quickest way to narrow the list.
What does E as the third letter tell me
E in the third box is one of the most common middle letters in English. SMELL is a good example.