Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with T as 2nd and T as 3rd Letter
Putting T second and T third gives a distinctive family of words, such as UTTER and ATTIC. T in the second box mostly follows S, as in the ST blend. T in the third box is very common, in patterns such as AT, FT and NT.
15matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with T in the 2nd and T in the 3rd position
- attal
- attap
- attar
- atter
- attic
- attid
- attle
- attry
- ettin
- ettle
- ottar
- otter
- ottos
- utter
- ytter
What the Words Have in Common
Most of these words begin with A as in ATTIC, U as in UTTER and O as in OTTER. The last two letters are often ER as in UTTER. 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
UTTER, ATTIC, OTTER, ATTAR and ATTER are the entries you are most likely to meet.
- UTTER
- ATTIC
- OTTER
- ATTAR
- ATTER
Reading the Letter Pair
The doubled T is the signature of this pattern, and it shows up in UTTER, ATTIC and OTTER. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often R and C, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
How to Narrow It Down
The first box is the biggest unknown, and A, U and O are the strongest openers to test. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try R in the fifth box. The fixed T and T 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 T as the 3rd letter.
Using These Words in Scrabble
In Scrabble, T is worth one point and T is worth one point. Knowing words such as UTTER, ATTIC and OTTER helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is T second and T third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a small group, so it narrows the answer quickly. Knowing the usual openers and endings helps more than guessing blindly.
What does T as the third letter tell me
T in the third box is very common, in patterns such as AT, FT and NT. UTTER is a good example.
What does T as the second letter tell me
T in the second box mostly follows S, as in the ST blend. UTTER is a good example.