Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with N as 2nd and T as 3rd Letter
A clue that fixes the second letter as N and the third as T is a gift, and this list shows how to use it. N in the second box follows a vowel, K or S, as in UN, EN, AN, IN, KN and SN openings. T in the third box is very common, in patterns such as AT, FT and NT.
38matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with N in the 2nd and T in the 3rd position
- antae
- antal
- antar
- antas
- anted
- antes
- antic
- antis
- antra
- antre
- antsy
- entad
- ental
- entea
- enter
- entia
- entom
- entre
- entry
- entte
- intel
- inter
- intil
- intis
- intnl
- intra
- intro
- intsv
- intue
- ontal
- ontic
- untap
- untar
- untax
- untie
- until
- untin
- untop
What the Words Have in Common
Most of these words begin with E as in ENTER, I as in INTER and U as in UNTIL. Many of them close with ER as in ENTER.
Useful five-letter words
UNTIL, ENTER, ENTRY, INTER and INTEL are the entries you are most likely to meet.
- UNTIL
- ENTER
- ENTRY
- INTER
- INTEL
Reading the Letter Pair
N and T are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in UNTIL, ENTER and ENTRY. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often L, R and Y, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Smart Way to Use Both Letters
Begin with E, I and U in the first box, because they open the largest groups. After that, test L in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed N and T 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 T as the 3rd letter.
Using These Words in Scrabble
In Scrabble, N is worth one point and T is worth one point. Knowing words such as UNTIL, ENTER and ENTRY helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is N second and T third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a fair sized group, so it gives you plenty of choices. Pairing the two fixed letters with the openers above is the quickest way to find the answer.
What should I guess first for this pattern
UNTIL is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests I, L and U in the three open boxes.
What are some common 5 letter words with N as 2nd and T as 3rd letter
UNTIL, ENTER, ENTRY, INTER and INTEL are among the best known.