Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with W as 2nd and D as 3rd Letter
Wordle, Scrabble and crossword fans often meet the shape ?WD??, and the words below cover it. W in the second box forms blends and vowel pairs such as SW, TW, AW and OW. D in the third box follows many vowels, giving words such as UNDER, TODAY and VIDEO.
2matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with W in the 2nd and D in the 3rd position
- awdls
- ewder
The Shape of the Pattern
The words that fit are AWDLS. 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
AWDLS are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
- AWDLS
Reading the Letter Pair
W and D are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in AWDLS.
How to Narrow It Down
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with AWDLS. The fixed W 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 with W as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with D as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, W is worth four points and D is worth two points. Knowing words such as AWDLS helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What should I guess first for this pattern
AWDLS is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A, L and S in the three open boxes.
Is W second and D third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a very small group, so it narrows the answer quickly. Pairing the two fixed letters with the openers above is the quickest way to find the answer.
What are some common 5 letter words with W as 2nd and D as 3rd letter
AWDLS are among the best known.