Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with N as 2nd and J as 3rd Letter
Start with ENJOY or INJUN, two of the best known words that put N second and J third. N in the second box follows a vowel, K or S, as in UN, EN, AN, IN, KN and SN openings. J in the third box is rare, found in a handful of words such as MAJOR and ENJOY.
3matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with N in the 2nd and J in the 3rd position
- anjan
- enjoy
- unjam
What the Words Have in Common
Openers to expect include E as in ENJOY, I as in INJUN and U as in UNJAM. The last box is most often Y, N and M. 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
Start with ENJOY, INJUN and UNJAM. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.
- ENJOY
- INJUN
- UNJAM
Reading the Letter Pair
N and J are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ENJOY, INJUN and UNJAM. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often Y, N and M, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Wordle Tip for This Pattern
The first box is the biggest unknown, and E, I and U are the strongest openers to test. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try Y in the fifth box. The fixed N and J do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with N as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with J as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, N is worth one point and J is worth eight points. Words like ENJOY, INJUN and UNJAM are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What does N as the second letter tell me
N in the second box follows a vowel, K or S, as in UN, EN, AN, IN, KN and SN openings. ENJOY is a good example.
Is N second and J third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a very 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 are some common 5 letter words with N as 2nd and J as 3rd letter
ENJOY, INJUN and UNJAM are among the best known.