5 Letter Words with T as 1st and S as 3rd Letter

The Shape of the Pattern

The second box is most often A as in TASTE and E as in TESTS. The last box is most often S, E and Y.

Good Guesses for This Pattern

TASTE, TESTS, TASKS, TASTY and TESLA are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.

Useful five-letter words

• TASTE
• TESTS
• TASKS
• TASTY
• TESLA

What the Letter Pair Tells You

T and S are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in TASTE, TESTS and TASKS. Most of the familiar words have a vowel in the second box. The fifth box is most often S, E and Y, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.

Quick Strategy for This Pattern

The second box is the biggest unknown, and A and E are the strongest letters to test. After that, test S in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed T 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 starting with T and 5 letter words with S as the 3rd letter.

Playing This Pattern in Word Games

In Scrabble, T is worth one point and S is worth one point. Knowing words such as TASTE, TESTS and TASKS helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.