Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with T as 2nd and U as 3rd Letter
Here is a quick guide to 5 letter words with T as the 2nd letter and U as the 3rd letter. T in the second box mostly follows S, as in the ST blend. U in the third box is most often part of the OU pairing.
30matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with T in the 2nd and U in the 3rd position
- atuas
- atule
- atune
- etude
- etuis
- etuve
- stubb
- stube
- stubs
- stuck
- stude
- studs
- study
- stuff
- stull
- stulm
- stumm
- stump
- stums
- stung
- stunk
- stuns
- stunt
- stupa
- stupe
- stupp
- sture
- sturk
- sturt
- stuss
The Shape of the Pattern
Every word here begins with S as in STUDY. The last box is most often Y, F and K.
Useful five-letter words
STUDY, STUFF, STUCK, STUNT and STUMP are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses. STUDS and STUNG are worth keeping in reserve.
- STUDY
- STUFF
- STUCK
- STUNT
- STUMP
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 STUDY, STUFF and STUCK. Most of the familiar words open with a consonant. The fifth box is most often Y, F and K, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
How to Narrow It Down
Every word begins with S, so the first box is already solved and your guesses can go straight to the last two boxes. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try Y in the fifth box. The fixed T and U 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 U as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, T is worth one point and U is worth one point. Knowing words such as STUDY, STUFF and STUCK helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is T second and U third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a fair sized group, so it gives you plenty of choices. Pairing the two fixed letters with the openers above is the quickest way to find the answer.
What does U as the third letter tell me
U in the third box is most often part of the OU pairing. STUDY is a good example.
Which letters usually start words with T second and U third
All of them start with S, as in STUDY. That leaves only the last two boxes to work out.