Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with X as 2nd and P as 3rd Letter
Start with EXPEL or EXPAT, two of the best known words that put X second and P third. X in the second box almost always follows E, as in the EX prefix. P in the third box often doubles, as in HAPPY and APPLE, or follows a vowel.
5matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with X in the 2nd and P in the 3rd position
- expat
- expdt
- expel
- expos
- expwy
Starts and Endings
Every word here begins with E as in EXPEL. The last box is most often L, T and S.
Useful five-letter words
EXPEL, EXPAT and EXPOS are the entries you are most likely to meet.
- EXPEL
- EXPAT
- EXPOS
What the Letter Pair Tells You
X and P are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in EXPEL, EXPAT and EXPOS. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often L, T and S, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Wordle Tip for This Pattern
Every word begins with E, so the first box is already solved and your guesses can go straight to the last two boxes. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try L in the fifth box. The fixed X and P 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 P as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, X is worth eight points and P is worth three points. Words like EXPEL, EXPAT and EXPOS are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What does P as the third letter tell me
P in the third box often doubles, as in HAPPY and APPLE, or follows a vowel. EXPEL is a good example.
What are some common 5 letter words with X as 2nd and P as 3rd letter
EXPEL, EXPAT and EXPOS are among the best known.
Is X second and P 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.