5 Letter Words with M as 2nd and L as 3rd Letter

The Shape of the Pattern

The first box is most often A as in AMLAS, I as in IMLIS and O as in OMLAH. The last box is most often S and H. A few of these entries are rarer words that mostly appear in Scrabble and other word games, so check them against your word list.

Useful five-letter words

AMLAS, IMLIS and OMLAH are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.

• AMLAS
• IMLIS
• OMLAH

Reading the Letter Pair

M and L are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in AMLAS, IMLIS and OMLAH. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often S and H, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.

How to Narrow It Down

Begin with A, I and O in the first box, because they open the largest groups. After that, test S in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed M and L 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 L as the 3rd letter.

Using These Words in Scrabble

In Scrabble, M is worth three points and L is worth one point. Words like AMLAS, IMLIS and OMLAH are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.