Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with P as 2nd and D as 3rd Letter
Start with UPDOS or UPDRY, two of the best known words that put P second and D third. P in the second box follows S or a vowel, as in SP, AP and UP openings. D in the third box follows many vowels, giving words such as UNDER, TODAY and VIDEO.
2matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with P in the 2nd and D in the 3rd position
- updos
- updry
What the Words Have in Common
The words that fit are UPDOS and UPDRY. 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
UPDOS and UPDRY are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
- UPDOS
- UPDRY
Pattern Notes
P and D are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in UPDOS and UPDRY.
Quick Strategy for This Pattern
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with UPDOS. The fixed P and D 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 D as the 3rd letter.
Using These Words in Scrabble
In Scrabble, P is worth three points and D is worth two points. Words like UPDOS and UPDRY are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What does D as the third letter tell me
D in the third box follows many vowels, giving words such as UNDER, TODAY and VIDEO. UPDOS is a good example.
What are some common 5 letter words with P as 2nd and D as 3rd letter
UPDOS and UPDRY are among the best known.
What does P as the second letter tell me
P in the second box follows S or a vowel, as in SP, AP and UP openings. UPDOS is a good example.