Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with X as 2nd and C as 3rd Letter
Two neighbouring letters fix the middle of this pattern: X in the second box and C in the third. X in the second box almost always follows E, as in the EX prefix. C in the third box is often followed by K or by a vowel, as in LUCKY and FACES.
3matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with X in the 2nd and C in the 3rd position
- excel
- excud
- excur
How These Words Are Built
The words that fit are EXCEL and EXCON. 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
EXCEL and EXCON are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
- EXCEL
- EXCON
What the Letter Pair Tells You
X and C are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in EXCEL and EXCON.
A Wordle Tip for This Pattern
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with EXCEL. The fixed X and C do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with X as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with C as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, X is worth eight points and C is worth three points. Words like EXCEL and EXCON are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What does C as the third letter tell me
C in the third box is often followed by K or by a vowel, as in LUCKY and FACES. EXCEL is a good example.
What are some common 5 letter words with X as 2nd and C as 3rd letter
EXCEL and EXCON are among the best known.
What does X as the second letter tell me
X in the second box almost always follows E, as in the EX prefix. EXCEL is a good example.