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

The Shape of the Pattern

The words that fit are ORZOS. 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 ORZOS. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.

• ORZOS

Pattern Notes

R and Z are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ORZOS.

Quick Strategy for This Pattern

With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with ORZOS. The fixed R and Z 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 Z as the 3rd letter. Keep a note of any grey letters as you go, because every letter you rule out removes whole groups of words from the open boxes. If two guesses in a row bring no new tiles, switch to a word that tests several fresh letters at once.

Scrabble and Other Word Games

In Scrabble, R is worth one point and Z is worth ten points. Knowing words such as ORZOS helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.