Five-letter position pattern

5 Letter Words with R as 2nd and H as 3rd Letter

This page collects 5 letter words with R as the 2nd letter and H as the 3rd letter, from ARHAT to ERHUS. R in the second box forms blends with B, C, D, F, G, P and T. H in the third box is uncommon and nearly always forms a pair with the letter before it.

3matching five-letter words

Five-letter words with R in the 2nd and H in the 3rd position

  • arhar
  • arhat
  • erhus

What the Words Have in Common

The words that fit are ARHAT and ERHUS. 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

ARHAT and ERHUS are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.

  • ARHAT
  • ERHUS

Pattern Notes

R and H are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ARHAT and ERHUS.

A Smart Way to Use Both Letters

With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with ARHAT. The fixed R and H 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 H as the 3rd letter.

Playing This Pattern in Word Games

In Scrabble, R is worth one point and H is worth four points. Words like ARHAT and ERHUS are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.

Frequently asked questions

What does H as the third letter tell me

H in the third box is uncommon and nearly always forms a pair with the letter before it. ARHAT is a good example.

What does R as the second letter tell me

R in the second box forms blends with B, C, D, F, G, P and T. ARHAT is a good example.

What are some common 5 letter words with R as 2nd and H as 3rd letter

ARHAT and ERHUS are among the best known.