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

Starts and Endings

Most of these words begin with A as in ARSON and S as in SRSLY. The last box is most often Y, N and D. 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

Start with ARSON, ARSED, SRSLY, ARSES and ARSEY. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.

• ARSON
• ARSED
• SRSLY
• ARSES
• ARSEY

What the Letter Pair Tells You

R and S are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ARSON, ARSED and SRSLY. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often Y, N and D, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.

A Wordle Tip for This Pattern

The first box is the biggest unknown, and A and S are the strongest openers to test. After that, test Y in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed R and S 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 S as the 3rd letter.

Scrabble and Other Word Games

In Scrabble, R is worth one point and S is worth one point. Knowing words such as ARSON, ARSED and SRSLY helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.