Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with M as 2nd and P as 3rd Letter
Two neighbouring letters fix the middle of this pattern: M in the second box and P in the third. M in the second box follows S or a vowel, as in SM, AM and EM openings. P in the third box often doubles, as in HAPPY and APPLE, or follows a vowel.
21matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with M in the 2nd and P in the 3rd position
- amped
- amper
- amphi
- ample
- amply
- ampul
- ampyx
- empts
- empty
- impar
- imped
- impel
- impen
- impis
- imply
- impot
- imput
- umped
- umpie
- umpty
- ympes
Starts and Endings
Most of these words begin with A as in AMPLE, E as in EMPTY and I as in IMPLY. Many of them close with LY as in IMPLY.
Useful five-letter words
Start with EMPTY, IMPLY, AMPLE, AMPED and AMPLY. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.
- EMPTY
- IMPLY
- AMPLE
- AMPED
- AMPLY
Reading the Letter Pair
M and P are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in EMPTY, IMPLY and AMPLE. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often Y, E and D, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Smart Way to Use Both Letters
Begin with A, E and I in the first box, because they open the largest groups. After that, test Y in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed M and P 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 P as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, M is worth three points and P is worth three points. Knowing words such as EMPTY, IMPLY and AMPLE 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. EMPTY is a good example.
Is M second and P third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a 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 P as the third letter tell me
P in the third box often doubles, as in HAPPY and APPLE, or follows a vowel. EMPTY is a good example.