Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with O as 2nd and J as 3rd Letter
Two neighbouring letters fix the middle of this pattern: O in the second box and J in the third. O in the second box is one of the most common placements and follows many consonants. J in the third box is rare, found in a handful of words such as MAJOR and ENJOY.
8matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with O in the 2nd and J in the 3rd position
- dojos
- gojis
- kojis
- mojos
- rojak
- rojis
- sojas
- yojan
The Shape of the Pattern
Openers to expect include D as in DOJOS, M as in MOJOS and R as in ROJAK. Many of them close with OS as in DOJOS and IS as in GOJIS. 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 DOJOS, MOJOS, ROJAK, GOJIS and KOJIS. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.
- DOJOS
- MOJOS
- ROJAK
- GOJIS
- KOJIS
Reading the Letter Pair
The pair mixes a vowel with a consonant, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in DOJOS, MOJOS and ROJAK. Most of the familiar words open with a consonant. The fifth box is most often S and K, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
How to Narrow It Down
Begin with D, M and R 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 O and J do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with O as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with J as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, O is worth one point and J is worth eight points. Knowing words such as DOJOS, MOJOS and ROJAK helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is O second and J third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a 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 does O as the second letter tell me
O in the second box is one of the most common placements and follows many consonants. DOJOS is a good example.
What does J as the third letter tell me
J in the third box is rare, found in a handful of words such as MAJOR and ENJOY. DOJOS is a good example.