5 Letter Words with V as 1st and D as 3rd Letter

What the Words Have in Common

Second letters to expect include O as in VODKA, I as in VIDEO and A as in VADAS. The last box is most often O, A and U. A few of these entries are rarer words that mostly appear in Scrabble and other word games, so check them against your word list.

Reliable Answers to Keep in Mind

Start with VIDEO, VODKA, VODOU, VADAS and VODUN. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.

Useful five-letter words

• VIDEO
• VODKA
• VODOU
• VADAS
• VODUN

Pattern Notes

V and D are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in VIDEO, VODKA and VODOU. Most of the familiar words have a vowel in the second box. The fifth box is most often O, A and U, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.

How to Narrow It Down

The second box is the biggest unknown, and O, I and A are the strongest letters to test. After that, test O in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed V and D do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words starting with V and 5 letter words with D as the 3rd letter.

Using These Words in Scrabble

In Scrabble, V is worth four points and D is worth two points. Words like VIDEO, VODKA and VODOU are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.