Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with S as 2nd and S as 3rd Letter
The ?SS?? shape looks narrow, but it opens up once you know the common starts and endings. S in the second box follows a vowel, as in AS, US and IS openings. S in the third box often sits between a vowel and T, or doubles in words like ISSUE.
18matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with S in the 2nd and S in the 3rd position
- assai
- assam
- assay
- asses
- asset
- assez
- assis
- assot
- essay
- essed
- essee
- esses
- issei
- issue
- ossal
- ossea
- osset
- ossia
The Shape of the Pattern
Most of these words begin with A as in ASSET, I as in ISSUE and E as in ESSAY. For endings, look for AY as in ESSAY.
Useful five-letter words
ISSUE, ASSET, ESSAY, ASSES and ASSAY are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
- ISSUE
- ASSET
- ESSAY
- ASSES
- ASSAY
Reading the Letter Pair
The doubled S is the signature of this pattern, and it shows up in ISSUE, ASSET and ESSAY. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often Y, E and T, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Smart Way to Use Both Letters
Begin with A, I and E in the first box, because they open the largest groups. After that, test Y in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed S 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 S as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with S as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, S is worth one point and S is worth one point. Knowing words such as ISSUE, ASSET and ESSAY helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is S second and S third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a small group, so it narrows the answer quickly. Knowing the usual openers and endings helps more than guessing blindly.
What are some common 5 letter words with S as 2nd and S as 3rd letter
ISSUE, ASSET, ESSAY, ASSES and ASSAY are among the best known.
What does S as the second letter tell me
S in the second box follows a vowel, as in AS, US and IS openings. ISSUE is a good example.