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

Starts and Endings

Every word here begins with A as in ASPEN. The last box is most often N, C and R. 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 ASPEN, ASPIC, ASPER, ASPIE and ASPRO. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.

• ASPEN
• ASPIC
• ASPER
• ASPIE
• ASPRO

Pattern Notes

S and P are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ASPEN, ASPIC and ASPER. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often N, C and R, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.

How to Narrow It Down

Every word begins with A, so the first box is already solved and your guesses can go straight to the last two boxes. After that, test N in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed S and P 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 P as the 3rd letter.

Playing This Pattern in Word Games

In Scrabble, S is worth one point and P is worth three points. Knowing words such as ASPEN, ASPIC and ASPER helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.