Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with M as 2nd and I as 3rd Letter
Here is a quick guide to 5 letter words with M as the 2nd letter and I as the 3rd letter. M in the second box follows S or a vowel, as in SM, AM and EM openings. I in the third box is very common, in endings and blends such as ING, HI and RI.
43matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with M in the 2nd and I in the 3rd position
- amias
- amice
- amici
- amide
- amido
- amids
- amies
- amiga
- amigo
- amine
- amini
- amino
- amins
- amire
- amirs
- amish
- amiss
- amity
- emigr
- emirs
- emits
- imide
- imido
- imids
- imine
- imino
- omina
- omits
- smich
- smift
- smile
- smily
- smirk
- smirr
- smirs
- smite
- smith
- smits
- umiac
- umiak
- umiaq
- umiri
- umist
What the Words Have in Common
The first box is most often S as in SMITH, A as in AMINO and E as in EMITS. The last box is most often H, E and O.
Useful five-letter words
Start with SMITH, SMILE, AMINO, SMIRK and EMITS. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.
- SMITH
- SMILE
- AMINO
- SMIRK
- EMITS
Pattern Notes
The pair mixes a consonant with a vowel, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in SMITH, SMILE and AMINO. The openers are a healthy mix of vowels and consonants. The fifth box is most often H, E and O, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
How to Narrow It Down
The first box is the biggest unknown, and S, A and E are the strongest openers to test. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try H in the fifth box. The fixed M and I 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 I as the 3rd letter.
Using These Words in Scrabble
In Scrabble, M is worth three points and I is worth one point. Words like SMITH, SMILE and AMINO are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What are some common 5 letter words with M as 2nd and I as 3rd letter
SMITH, SMILE, AMINO, SMIRK and EMITS are among the best known.
Is M second and I third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a fair sized group, so it gives you plenty of choices. Knowing the usual openers and endings helps more than guessing blindly.
What does I as the third letter tell me
I in the third box is very common, in endings and blends such as ING, HI and RI. SMITH is a good example.