Five-letter position pattern

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

Every word here follows the shape ?MR??, with M second and R third. M in the second box follows S or a vowel, as in SM, AM and EM openings. R in the third box is very common and usually follows a vowel.

5matching five-letter words

Five-letter words with M in the 2nd and R in the 3rd position

  • amrit
  • omrah
  • smrgs
  • umrah
  • umras

Starts and Endings

The first box is most often U as in UMRAH, A as in AMRIT and O as in OMRAH. The last two letters are often AH as in UMRAH. 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

AMRIT, UMRAH, OMRAH and UMRAS are the entries you are most likely to meet.

  • AMRIT
  • UMRAH
  • OMRAH
  • UMRAS

Pattern Notes

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

Quick Strategy for This Pattern

Begin with U, A and O in the first box, because they open the largest groups. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try H in the fifth box. The fixed M and R 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 R as the 3rd letter.

Scrabble and Other Word Games

In Scrabble, M is worth three points and R is worth one point. Knowing words such as AMRIT, UMRAH and OMRAH helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.

Frequently asked questions

What should I guess first for this pattern

AMRIT is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A, I and T in the three open boxes.

What are some common 5 letter words with M as 2nd and R as 3rd letter

AMRIT, UMRAH, OMRAH and UMRAS are among the best known.

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. AMRIT is a good example.