Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with M as 2nd and U as 3rd Letter
Whether you are solving a daily puzzle or planning a Scrabble play, the words below fit M second and U third. M in the second box follows S or a vowel, as in SM, AM and EM openings. U in the third box is most often part of the OU pairing.
13matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with M in the 2nd and U in the 3rd position
- amuck
- amula
- amuse
- amuze
- emule
- emuls
- emure
- smugs
- smurr
- smurs
- smuse
- smush
- smuts
The Shape of the Pattern
Most of these words begin with S as in SMURF and A as in AMUSE. The last box is most often E, F and S. 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
AMUSE, SMURF, SMUTS, AMUCK and SMUSH are the entries you are most likely to meet.
- AMUSE
- SMURF
- SMUTS
- AMUCK
- SMUSH
Reading the Letter Pair
The pair mixes a consonant with a vowel, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in AMUSE, SMURF and SMUTS. The openers are a healthy mix of vowels and consonants. The fifth box is most often E, F and S, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Wordle Tip for This Pattern
The first box is the biggest unknown, and S and A are the strongest openers to test. After that, test E in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed M and U 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 U as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, M is worth three points and U is worth one point. Knowing words such as AMUSE, SMURF and SMUTS helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What are some common 5 letter words with M as 2nd and U as 3rd letter
AMUSE, SMURF, SMUTS, AMUCK and SMUSH are among the best known.
Which letters usually start words with M second and U third
S and A are the usual openers, as in SMURF and AMUSE. Testing one of them in the first box is the quickest way to narrow the list.
What should I guess first for this pattern
AMUSE is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A, E and S in the three open boxes.