Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with N as 2nd and K as 3rd Letter
Stuck on a grid with N in the second box and K right after it? These words are the likeliest fits. N in the second box follows a vowel, K or S, as in UN, EN, AN, IN, KN and SN openings. K in the third box usually sits between a vowel and E, as in MAKES and LIKED.
21matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with N in the 2nd and K in the 3rd position
- ankee
- anker
- ankhs
- ankle
- ankus
- inked
- inken
- inker
- inket
- inkie
- inkle
- inkos
- onker
- onkos
- onkus
- unked
- unken
- unket
- unkey
- unkid
- unkin
The Shape of the Pattern
Most of these words begin with I as in INKED and A as in ANKLE. Many of them close with LE as in ANKLE and ER as in ANKER. 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
ANKLE, INKED, ANKER, INKER and INKLE are the entries you are most likely to meet.
- ANKLE
- INKED
- ANKER
- INKER
- INKLE
What the Letter Pair Tells You
N and K are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ANKLE, INKED and ANKER. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often E, R and D, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Wordle Tip for This Pattern
Begin with I and A in the first box, because they open the largest groups. After that, test E in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed N and K 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 K as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, N is worth one point and K is worth five points. Knowing words such as ANKLE, INKED and ANKER helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What should I guess first for this pattern
ANKLE is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A, E and L in the three open boxes.
What does K as the third letter tell me
K in the third box usually sits between a vowel and E, as in MAKES and LIKED. ANKLE is a good example.
What are some common 5 letter words with N as 2nd and K as 3rd letter
ANKLE, INKED, ANKER, INKER and INKLE are among the best known.