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

What the Words Have in Common

The first box is most often U as in USUAL, A as in ASURA and T as in TSUBA. The last box is most often A, L and P. 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

USUAL, USURP, USURY, ASURA and TSUBA are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.

• USUAL
• USURP
• USURY
• ASURA
• TSUBA

What the Letter Pair Tells You

The pair mixes a consonant with a vowel, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in USUAL, USURP and USURY. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often A, L and P, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.

Quick Strategy for This Pattern

Begin with U, A and T in the first box, because they open the largest groups. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try A in the fifth box. The fixed S and U 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 U as the 3rd letter.

Using These Words in Scrabble

In Scrabble, S is worth one point and U is worth one point. Words like USUAL, USURP and USURY are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.