5 Letter Words with P as 2nd and U as 3rd Letter

What the Words Have in Common

Every word here begins with S as in SPURS. The last box is most often S, T and K. 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

SPURS, SPURT, SPUNK, SPUDS and SPURN are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.

• SPURS
• SPURT
• SPUNK
• SPUDS
• SPURN

Pattern Notes

The pair mixes a consonant with a vowel, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in SPURS, SPURT and SPUNK. Most of the familiar words open with a consonant. The fifth box is most often S, T and K, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.

A Smart Way to Use Both Letters

Every word begins with S, so the first box is already solved and your guesses can go straight to the last two boxes. After that, test S in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed P and U 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 U as the 3rd letter.

Playing This Pattern in Word Games

In Scrabble, P is worth three points and U is worth one point. Knowing words such as SPURS, SPURT and SPUNK helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.