Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with W as 2nd and K as 3rd Letter
A clue that fixes the second letter as W and the third as K is a gift, and this list shows how to use it. W in the second box forms blends and vowel pairs such as SW, TW, AW and OW. K in the third box usually sits between a vowel and E, as in MAKES and LIKED.
2matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with W in the 2nd and K in the 3rd position
- awkly
- ewked
How These Words Are Built
The words that fit are AWKIN and EWKED. 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
AWKIN and EWKED are the entries you are most likely to meet.
- AWKIN
- EWKED
Reading the Letter Pair
W and K are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in AWKIN and EWKED.
A Wordle Tip for This Pattern
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with AWKIN. The fixed W and K 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 K as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, W is worth four points and K is worth five points. Knowing words such as AWKIN and EWKED helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What does W as the second letter tell me
W in the second box forms blends and vowel pairs such as SW, TW, AW and OW. AWKIN is a good example.
Is W second and K third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a very small group, so it narrows the answer quickly. Knowing the usual openers and endings helps more than guessing blindly.
What does K as the third letter tell me
K in the third box usually sits between a vowel and E, as in MAKES and LIKED. AWKIN is a good example.