Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with Z as 2nd and H as 3rd Letter
Every word here follows the shape ?ZH??, with Z second and H third. Z in the second box is rare and mostly found in borrowed or technical words. H in the third box is uncommon and nearly always forms a pair with the letter before it.
1matching five-letter word
Five-letter words with Z in the 2nd and H in the 3rd position
- dzhos
What the Words Have in Common
The words that fit are DZHOS. 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
Start with DZHOS. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.
- DZHOS
Pattern Notes
Z and H are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in DZHOS.
A Wordle Tip for This Pattern
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with DZHOS. The fixed Z and H do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with Z as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with H as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, Z is worth ten points and H is worth four points. Knowing words such as DZHOS helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What does H as the third letter tell me
H in the third box is uncommon and nearly always forms a pair with the letter before it. DZHOS is a good example.
What should I guess first for this pattern
DZHOS is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests D, O and S in the three open boxes.
What does Z as the second letter tell me
Z in the second box is rare and mostly found in borrowed or technical words. DZHOS is a good example.