Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with T as 2nd and L as 3rd Letter
When a puzzle hands you T as the second letter and L as the third, the field narrows quickly. T in the second box mostly follows S, as in the ST blend. L in the third box often doubles or follows a vowel, as in ALLOW, VALUE and RULES.
1matching five-letter word
Five-letter words with T in the 2nd and L in the 3rd position
- atlas
What the Words Have in Common
The words that fit are ATLAS.
Useful five-letter words
ATLAS are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
- ATLAS
What the Letter Pair Tells You
T and L are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ATLAS.
How to Narrow It Down
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with ATLAS. The fixed T and L 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 L as the 3rd letter. Keep a note of any grey letters as you go, because every letter you rule out removes whole groups of words from the open boxes. If two guesses in a row bring no new tiles, switch to a word that tests several fresh letters at once.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, T is worth one point and L is worth one point. Words like ATLAS are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What should I guess first for this pattern
ATLAS is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A and S in the three open boxes.
What does T as the second letter tell me
T in the second box mostly follows S, as in the ST blend. ATLAS is a good example.
What are some common 5 letter words with T as 2nd and L as 3rd letter
ATLAS are among the best known.