Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with P as 2nd and E as 3rd Letter
Every word here follows the shape ?PE??, with P second and E third. P in the second box follows S or a vowel, as in SP, AP and UP openings. E in the third box is one of the most common middle letters in English.
46matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with P in the 2nd and E in the 3rd position
- apeak
- apeek
- apers
- apert
- aperu
- apery
- epees
- epeus
- npeel
- opelu
- opens
- opepe
- opera
- speak
- speal
- spean
- spear
- speat
- spece
- speck
- specs
- spect
- speed
- speel
- speen
- speer
- speil
- speir
- speks
- spekt
- speld
- spelk
- spell
- spelt
- spend
- spent
- speos
- spere
- sperm
- spete
- spets
- speug
- spews
- spewy
- upeat
- upend
Starts and Endings
Most of these words begin with S as in SPEAK and O as in OPENS. The last box is most often K, T and D.
Useful five-letter words
SPEAK, SPENT, SPEED, SPEND and OPENS are the entries you are most likely to meet. SPELL, OPERA and SPERM are worth keeping in reserve.
- SPEAK
- SPENT
- SPEED
- SPEND
- OPENS
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 SPEAK, SPENT and SPEED. Most of the familiar words open with a consonant. The fifth box is most often K, T and D, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
Quick Strategy for This Pattern
Begin with S and O in the first box, because they open the largest groups. After that, test K in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed P and E 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 E as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, P is worth three points and E is worth one point. Knowing words such as SPEAK, SPENT and SPEED helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is P second and E 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 are some common 5 letter words with P as 2nd and E as 3rd letter
SPEAK, SPENT, SPEED, SPEND and OPENS are among the best known. SPELL, OPERA and SPERM are good follow ups.
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. SPEAK is a good example.