Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with N as 2nd and O as 3rd Letter
Putting N second and O third gives a distinctive family of words, such as KNOWN and KNOWS. N in the second box follows a vowel, K or S, as in UN, EN, AN, IN, KN and SN openings. O in the third box is very common and sits in the middle of everyday words.
61matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with N in the 2nd and O in the 3rd position
- anoas
- anode
- anoia
- anoil
- anole
- anoli
- anomy
- anorn
- anour
- enode
- enoil
- enoki
- enols
- enorm
- enorn
- enows
- gnoff
- gnome
- gnows
- inoma
- inone
- inorb
- knobs
- knock
- knoit
- knoll
- knops
- knorr
- knosp
- knots
- knout
- knowe
- known
- knows
- snobs
- snock
- snods
- snoek
- snoep
- snoga
- snogs
- snoke
- snood
- snook
- snool
- snoop
- snoot
- snore
- snork
- snort
- snots
- snout
- snowk
- snowl
- snows
- snowy
- unode
- unoil
- unold
- unorn
- unown
The Shape of the Pattern
Most of these words begin with K as in KNOWN, S as in SNOWY and G as in GNOME. The last box is most often S, T and N.
Useful five-letter words
KNOWN, KNOWS, KNOCK, KNOTS and SNOWY are the entries you are most likely to meet. SNOOP, GNOME and SNOUT are worth keeping in reserve.
- KNOWN
- KNOWS
- KNOCK
- KNOTS
- SNOWY
Pattern Notes
The pair mixes a consonant with a vowel, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in KNOWN, KNOWS and KNOCK. Most of the familiar words open with a consonant. The fifth box is most often S, T and N, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
Quick Strategy for This Pattern
Begin with K, S and G in the first box, because they open the largest groups. After that, test S in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed N and O 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 O as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, N is worth one point and O is worth one point. Words like KNOWN, KNOWS and KNOCK are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What does O as the third letter tell me
O in the third box is very common and sits in the middle of everyday words. KNOWN is a good example.
What should I guess first for this pattern
KNOWN is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests K, N and W in the three open boxes.
What are some common 5 letter words with N as 2nd and O as 3rd letter
KNOWN, KNOWS, KNOCK, KNOTS and SNOWY are among the best known. SNOOP, GNOME and SNOUT are good follow ups.