Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with S as 2nd and M as 3rd Letter
Putting S second and M third gives a distinctive family of words, such as OSMIC and OSMOL. S in the second box follows a vowel, as in AS, US and IS openings. M in the third box most often sits between a vowel and E, as in TIMES and GAMES.
4matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with S in the 2nd and M in the 3rd position
- ismal
- osmic
- osmin
- osmol
How These Words Are Built
The words that fit are OSMIC and OSMOL. 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
OSMIC and OSMOL are the entries you are most likely to meet.
- OSMIC
- OSMOL
What the Letter Pair Tells You
S and M are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in OSMIC and OSMOL.
Quick Strategy for This Pattern
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with OSMIC. The fixed S and M 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 M as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, S is worth one point and M is worth three points. Words like OSMIC and OSMOL are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What does M as the third letter tell me
M in the third box most often sits between a vowel and E, as in TIMES and GAMES. OSMIC is a good example.
What are some common 5 letter words with S as 2nd and M as 3rd letter
OSMIC and OSMOL are among the best known.
What should I guess first for this pattern
OSMIC is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests C, I and O in the three open boxes.