Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with W as 2nd and M as 3rd Letter
When a puzzle hands you W as the second letter and M as the third, the field narrows quickly. W in the second box forms blends and vowel pairs such as SW, TW, AW and OW. M in the third box most often sits between a vowel and E, as in TIMES and GAMES.
1matching five-letter word
Five-letter words with W in the 2nd and M in the 3rd position
- awmry
The Shape of the Pattern
The words that fit are AWMRY. 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
Start with AWMRY. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.
- AWMRY
What the Letter Pair Tells You
W and M are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in AWMRY.
A Smart Way to Use Both Letters
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with AWMRY. 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 with W as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with M as the 3rd letter.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, W is worth four points and M is worth three points. Words like AWMRY are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What should I guess first for this pattern
AWMRY is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A, R and Y in the three open boxes.
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. AWMRY is a good example.
What does M as the third letter tell me
M in the third box most often sits between a vowel and E, as in TIMES and GAMES. AWMRY is a good example.