Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with R as 2nd and F as 3rd Letter
Two neighbouring letters fix the middle of this pattern: R in the second box and F in the third. R in the second box forms blends with B, C, D, F, G, P and T. F in the third box is uncommon and usually followed by T or F.
1matching five-letter word
Five-letter words with R in the 2nd and F in the 3rd position
- orfes
What the Words Have in Common
The words that fit are ORFES and ORFUL. 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
ORFES and ORFUL are the entries you are most likely to meet.
- ORFES
- ORFUL
What the Letter Pair Tells You
R and F are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ORFES and ORFUL.
Quick Strategy for This Pattern
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with ORFES. The fixed R and F do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with R as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with F as the 3rd letter.
Using These Words in Scrabble
In Scrabble, R is worth one point and F is worth four points. Words like ORFES and ORFUL are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What are some common 5 letter words with R as 2nd and F as 3rd letter
ORFES and ORFUL are among the best known.
What should I guess first for this pattern
ORFES is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests E, O and S in the three open boxes.
What does F as the third letter tell me
F in the third box is uncommon and usually followed by T or F. ORFES is a good example.