Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with N as 2nd and Y as 3rd Letter
Two neighbouring letters fix the middle of this pattern: N in the second box and Y in the third. N in the second box follows a vowel, K or S, as in UN, EN, AN, IN, KN and SN openings. Y in the third box works as a vowel in words such as MAYBE and STYLE.
5matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with N in the 2nd and Y in the 3rd position
- anyon
- knyaz
- onymy
- snyed
- snyes
What the Words Have in Common
The words that fit are ANYON and SNYES. 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 ANYON and SNYES. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.
- ANYON
- SNYES
Pattern Notes
N and Y are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ANYON and SNYES.
A Smart Way to Use Both Letters
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with ANYON. The fixed N and Y 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 Y as the 3rd letter.
Using These Words in Scrabble
In Scrabble, N is worth one point and Y is worth four points. Knowing words such as ANYON and SNYES helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is N second and Y 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 should I guess first for this pattern
ANYON is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A, N and O in the three open boxes.
What does Y as the third letter tell me
Y in the third box works as a vowel in words such as MAYBE and STYLE. ANYON is a good example.