Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with T as 1st and K as 3rd Letter
Few patterns are as handy as T in the first box and K in the third, and these words show why. T is a busy opener, often followed by H or R, as in THERE, THINK and TRAIN. K in the third box usually sits between a vowel and E, as in MAKES and LIKED.
30matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with T in the 1st and K in the 3rd position
- takar
- takas
- taked
- taken
- taker
- takes
- takhi
- takin
- takis
- takyr
- tekke
- tekya
- tikas
- tikes
- tikis
- tikka
- tikor
- tikur
- tokay
- toked
- token
- toker
- tokes
- tokos
- tokyo
- tsked
- tukra
- tuktu
- tyken
- tykes
What the Words Have in Common
After the opening T, look for A as in TAKEN and O as in TOKEN. For endings, look for EN as in TAKEN.
Good Guesses for This Pattern
Start with TAKEN, TAKES, TOKEN, TAKER and TAKIN. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.
Useful five-letter words
- TAKEN
- TAKES
- TOKEN
- TAKER
- TAKIN
Reading the Letter Pair
T and K are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in TAKEN, TAKES and TOKEN. Most of the familiar words have a vowel in the second box. The fifth box is most often N, S and R, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
How to Narrow It Down
The second box is the biggest unknown, and A and O are the strongest letters to test. If the second letter comes back grey, move to the ending and try N in the fifth box. The fixed T and K do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words starting with T and 5 letter words with K as the 3rd letter.
Using These Words in Scrabble
In Scrabble, T is worth one point and K is worth five points. Words like TAKEN, TAKES and TOKEN are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What does K as the third letter tell me
K in the third box usually sits between a vowel and E, as in MAKES and LIKED. TAKEN is a good example.
What should I guess first for this pattern
TAKEN is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A, E and N in the three open boxes.
What are some common 5 letter words with T as 1st and K as 3rd letter
TAKEN, TAKES, TOKEN, TAKER and TAKIN are among the best known.