Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with W as 2nd and U as 3rd Letter
Whether you are solving a daily puzzle or planning a Scrabble play, the words below fit W second and U third. W in the second box forms blends and vowel pairs such as SW, TW, AW and OW. U in the third box is most often part of the OU pairing.
2matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with W in the 2nd and U in the 3rd position
- swung
- swure
How These Words Are Built
The words that fit are SWUNG.
Useful five-letter words
SWUNG are the entries you are most likely to meet.
- SWUNG
Pattern Notes
The pair mixes a consonant with a vowel, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in SWUNG.
A Smart Way to Use Both Letters
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with SWUNG. The fixed W and U 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 U as the 3rd letter. Keep a note of any grey letters as you go, because every letter you rule out removes whole groups of words from the open boxes. If two guesses in a row bring no new tiles, switch to a word that tests several fresh letters at once.
Scrabble and Other Word Games
In Scrabble, W is worth four points and U is worth one point. Words like SWUNG are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
Is W second and U 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 should I guess first for this pattern
SWUNG is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests G, N and S 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. SWUNG is a good example.