Five-letter position pattern

5 Letter Words with T as 2nd and W as 3rd Letter

Here is a quick guide to 5 letter words with T as the 2nd letter and W as the 3rd letter. T in the second box mostly follows S, as in the ST blend. W in the third box usually follows O or E, as in POWER and NEWLY.

3matching five-letter words

Five-letter words with T in the 2nd and W in the 3rd position

  • atwin
  • etwas
  • etwee

Starts and Endings

The words that fit are ETWEE. 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

ETWEE are the entries you are most likely to meet.

  • ETWEE

Pattern Notes

T and W are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ETWEE.

A Smart Way to Use Both Letters

With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with ETWEE. The fixed T and W 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 W 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.

Using These Words in Scrabble

In Scrabble, T is worth one point and W is worth four points. Knowing words such as ETWEE helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.

Frequently asked questions

What does W as the third letter tell me

W in the third box usually follows O or E, as in POWER and NEWLY. ETWEE is a good example.

What should I guess first for this pattern

ETWEE is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests E in the three open boxes.

What are some common 5 letter words with T as 2nd and W as 3rd letter

ETWEE are among the best known.