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

The Shape of the Pattern

Most of these words begin with A as in ASADA, U as in USAGE and P as in PSALM. The last box is most often A, E and M. 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

USAGE, PSALM, ASADA, ASANA and TSARS are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.

• USAGE
• PSALM
• ASADA
• ASANA
• TSARS

Pattern Notes

The pair mixes a consonant with a vowel, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in USAGE, PSALM and ASADA. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often A, E and M, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.

Quick Strategy for This Pattern

The first box is the biggest unknown, and A, U and P are the strongest openers to test. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try A in the fifth box. The fixed S and A do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with S as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with A as the 3rd letter.

Scrabble and Other Word Games

In Scrabble, S is worth one point and A is worth one point. Knowing words such as USAGE, PSALM and ASADA helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.