Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with P as 2nd and A as 3rd Letter
When a puzzle hands you P as the second letter and A as the third, the field narrows quickly. P in the second box follows S or a vowel, as in SP, AP and UP openings. A in the third box is one of the most common middle letters, often after a consonant blend.
62matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with P in the 2nd and A in the 3rd position
- apace
- apage
- apaid
- apair
- apart
- apass
- apast
- apayd
- apays
- epact
- opahs
- opals
- spaad
- space
- spack
- spacy
- spade
- spado
- spaed
- spaer
- spaes
- spags
- spahi
- spaid
- spaik
- spail
- spain
- spair
- spait
- spake
- spald
- spale
- spall
- spalt
- spams
- spane
- spang
- spank
- spann
- spans
- spard
- spare
- spark
- sparm
- spars
- spart
- spary
- spasm
- spate
- spath
- spats
- spaul
- spave
- spawl
- spawn
- spaws
- spayd
- spays
- spaza
- spazz
- uparm
- upaya
Starts and Endings
The first box is most often S as in SPACE and A as in APART. The last box is most often E, K and T.
Useful five-letter words
SPACE, APART, SPARE, SPARK and SPANS are the entries you are most likely to meet. SPAWN, SPADE and SPANK are worth keeping in reserve.
- SPACE
- APART
- SPARE
- SPARK
- SPANS
What the Letter Pair Tells You
The pair mixes a consonant with a vowel, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in SPACE, APART and SPARE. Most of the familiar words open with a consonant. The fifth box is most often E, K and T, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Wordle Tip for This Pattern
Begin with S and A in the first box, because they open the largest groups. After that, test E in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed P and A do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with P as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with A as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, P is worth three points and A is worth one point. Words like SPACE, APART and SPARE are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What should I guess first for this pattern
SPACE is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests C, E and S in the three open boxes.
What are some common 5 letter words with P as 2nd and A as 3rd letter
SPACE, APART, SPARE, SPARK and SPANS are among the best known. SPAWN, SPADE and SPANK are good follow ups.
What does A as the third letter tell me
A in the third box is one of the most common middle letters, often after a consonant blend. SPACE is a good example.