Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with X as 2nd and T as 3rd Letter
Two neighbouring letters fix the middle of this pattern: X in the second box and T in the third. X in the second box almost always follows E, as in the EX prefix. T in the third box is very common, in patterns such as AT, FT and NT.
5matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with X in the 2nd and T in the 3rd position
- exter
- extol
- extra
- ixtle
- oxter
Starts and Endings
Openers to expect include E as in EXTRA, I as in IXTLE and O as in OXTER. The last box is most often A, L and E. 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
EXTRA, EXTOL, IXTLE and OXTER are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
- EXTRA
- EXTOL
- IXTLE
- OXTER
Reading the Letter Pair
X and T are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in EXTRA, EXTOL and IXTLE. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often A, L and E, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Wordle Tip for This Pattern
Begin with E, I and O in the first box, because they open the largest groups. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try A in the fifth box. The fixed X and T 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 T as the 3rd letter.
Using These Words in Scrabble
In Scrabble, X is worth eight points and T is worth one point. Words like EXTRA, EXTOL and IXTLE are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
What should I guess first for this pattern
EXTRA is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A, E and R in the three open boxes.
Which letters usually start words with X second and T third
E, I and O are the usual openers, as in EXTRA, IXTLE and OXTER. Testing one of them in the first box is the quickest way to narrow the list.
What does T as the third letter tell me
T in the third box is very common, in patterns such as AT, FT and NT. EXTRA is a good example.