Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with Y as 2nd and R as 3rd Letter
Few patterns are as handy as Y in the second box and R in the third, and these words show why. Y in the second box acts as a vowel, as in TY, LY, CY and SY openings. R in the third box is very common and usually follows a vowel.
46matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with Y in the 2nd and R in the 3rd position
- ayres
- ayrie
- byres
- byrls
- byrri
- eyrar
- eyras
- eyren
- eyrer
- eyres
- eyrie
- eyrir
- fyrds
- gyral
- gyred
- gyres
- gyric
- gyron
- gyros
- gyrus
- hyrax
- hyrse
- hyrst
- kyrie
- lyres
- lyric
- lyrid
- myrrh
- pyral
- pyran
- pyres
- pyrex
- pyric
- pyros
- pyrus
- syrah
- syren
- syria
- syrma
- syrup
- syrus
- tyran
- tyred
- tyres
- tyros
- xyrid
How These Words Are Built
Openers to expect include S as in SYRUP, L as in LYRIC and T as in TYRES. Many of them close with ES as in TYRES.
Useful five-letter words
SYRUP, LYRIC, TYRES, KYRIE and AYRES are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
- SYRUP
- LYRIC
- TYRES
- KYRIE
- AYRES
Reading the Letter Pair
Y and R are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in SYRUP, LYRIC and TYRES. Most of the familiar words open with a consonant. The fifth box is most often S, P and C, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
A Smart Way to Use Both Letters
The first box is the biggest unknown, and S, L and T are the strongest openers to test. After that, test S in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed Y and R do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with Y as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with R as the 3rd letter.
Using These Words in Scrabble
In Scrabble, Y is worth four points and R is worth one point. Knowing words such as SYRUP, LYRIC and TYRES helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What does R as the third letter tell me
R in the third box is very common and usually follows a vowel. SYRUP is a good example.
What does Y as the second letter tell me
Y in the second box acts as a vowel, as in TY, LY, CY and SY openings. SYRUP is a good example.
Which letters usually start words with Y second and R third
S, L and T are the usual openers, as in SYRUP, LYRIC and TYRES. Testing one of them in the first box is the quickest way to narrow the list.