5 Letter Words with W as 1st and M as 3rd Letter

The Shape of the Pattern

Second letters to expect include O as in WOMAN and I as in WIMPY. The last box is most often N, S and Y. 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

WOMAN, WOMEN, WIMPY, WIMPS and WOMBS are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.

Useful five-letter words

• WOMAN
• WOMEN
• WIMPY
• WIMPS
• WOMBS

What the Letter Pair Tells You

W and M are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in WOMAN, WOMEN and WIMPY. Most of the familiar words have a vowel in the second box. The fifth box is most often N, S and Y, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.

Quick Strategy for This Pattern

The second box is the biggest unknown, and O and I are the strongest letters to test. If the second letter comes back grey, move to the ending and try N in the fifth box. The fixed W and M 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 W and 5 letter words with M as the 3rd letter.

Playing This Pattern in Word Games

In Scrabble, W is worth four points and M is worth three points. Knowing words such as WOMAN, WOMEN and WIMPY helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.