Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with R as 2nd and R as 3rd Letter
Start with ERROR or ARROW, two of the best known words that put R second and R third. R in the second box forms blends with B, C, D, F, G, P and T. R in the third box is very common and usually follows a vowel.
19matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with R in the 2nd and R in the 3rd position
- arrah
- arras
- arrau
- array
- arret
- arrgt
- arrha
- arrie
- arris
- arrow
- arroz
- erred
- erron
- error
- grrls
- grrrl
- irred
- orris
- orrow
How These Words Are Built
The first box is most often A as in ARROW and E as in ERROR. The last box is most often R, W and Y.
Useful five-letter words
Start with ERROR, ARROW, ARRAY, ERRED and ARRAS. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.
- ERROR
- ARROW
- ARRAY
- ERRED
- ARRAS
Reading the Letter Pair
The doubled R is the signature of this pattern, and it shows up in ERROR, ARROW and ARRAY. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often R, W and Y, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
Quick Strategy for This Pattern
Begin with A and E in the first box, because they open the largest groups. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try R in the fifth box. The fixed R and R 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 R as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, R is worth one point and R is worth one point. Knowing words such as ERROR, ARROW and ARRAY helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What should I guess first for this pattern
ERROR is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests E, O and R in the three open boxes.
Is R second and R third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a small group, so it narrows the answer quickly. Knowing the usual openers and endings helps more than guessing blindly.
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. ERROR is a good example.