Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with N as 2nd and N as 3rd Letter
The ?NN?? shape looks narrow, but it opens up once you know the common starts and endings. N in the second box follows a vowel, K or S, as in UN, EN, AN, IN, KN and SN openings. N in the third box is very common, usually after a vowel and before D, S, T, K or C.
23matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with N in the 2nd and N in the 3rd position
- annal
- annas
- annat
- annet
- annex
- anniv
- annot
- annoy
- annul
- annum
- annus
- ennew
- ennia
- ennog
- ennoy
- ennui
- inned
- inner
- innet
- innit
- onned
- unnet
- unnew
How These Words Are Built
The first box is most often A as in ANNEX and I as in INNER. The last box is most often R, X and Y.
Useful five-letter words
INNER, ANNEX, ANNOY, ANNUM and ANNAN are the entries you are most likely to meet.
- INNER
- ANNEX
- ANNOY
- ANNUM
- ANNAN
What the Letter Pair Tells You
The doubled N is the signature of this pattern, and it shows up in INNER, ANNEX and ANNOY. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often R, X and Y, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Smart Way to Use Both Letters
The first box is the biggest unknown, and A and I are the strongest openers to test. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try R in the fifth box. The fixed N and N 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 N as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, N is worth one point and N is worth one point. Words like INNER, ANNEX and ANNOY are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
Is N second and N third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a small group, so it narrows the answer quickly. Knowing the usual openers and endings helps more than guessing blindly.
What are some common 5 letter words with N as 2nd and N as 3rd letter
INNER, ANNEX, ANNOY, ANNUM and ANNAN are among the best known.
What does N as the third letter tell me
N in the third box is very common, usually after a vowel and before D, S, T, K or C. INNER is a good example.