Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with T as 2nd and A as 3rd Letter
A clue that fixes the second letter as T and the third as A is a gift, and this list shows how to use it. T in the second box mostly follows S, as in the ST blend. A in the third box is one of the most common middle letters, often after a consonant blend.
57matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with T in the 2nd and A in the 3rd position
- atake
- atame
- ataps
- atavi
- ataxy
- etage
- etang
- etape
- etats
- italy
- otaku
- otary
- otate
- staab
- stabs
- stack
- stade
- staff
- stage
- stags
- stagy
- staia
- staid
- staig
- stail
- stain
- staio
- stair
- stake
- stale
- stalk
- stall
- stamp
- stand
- stane
- stang
- stank
- staph
- staps
- stare
- stark
- starn
- starr
- stars
- start
- starw
- stary
- stash
- state
- stats
- stauk
- staun
- staup
- stave
- stawn
- staws
- stays
Starts and Endings
Every word here begins with S as in STATE. The last box is most often E, S and K.
Useful five-letter words
Start with STATE, START, STAND, STAGE and STAFF. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests. STARS, STATS and STAYS are worth keeping in reserve.
- STATE
- START
- STAND
- STAGE
- STAFF
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 STATE, START and STAND. Most of the familiar words open with a consonant. The fifth box is most often E, S and K, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Wordle Tip for This Pattern
Every word begins with S, so the first box is already solved and your guesses can go straight to the last two boxes. After that, test E in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed T and A do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with T as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with A as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, T is worth one point and A is worth one point. Words like STATE, START and STAND are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
Is T second and A third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a fair sized group, so it gives you plenty of choices. Knowing the usual openers and endings helps more than guessing blindly.
Which letters usually start words with T second and A third
All of them start with S, as in STATE. That leaves only the last two boxes to work out.
What are some common 5 letter words with T as 2nd and A as 3rd letter
STATE, START, STAND, STAGE and STAFF are among the best known. STARS, STATS and STAYS are good follow ups.