5-letter words with A as the 2nd letter and T as the 4th letter

The fixed pattern is _A_T_: 150 tournament-dictionary words fit, but only 35 rank among the commonest entries. PARTY, PARTS, and EARTH show how different the final slots can be. The ending is especially telling: S appears in 64 matches, while Y appears in 27, so checking a possible plural or verb form is a smart move.

At a glance: the _A_T_ pattern

• 150 tournament-dictionary words fit A in position 2 and T in position 4.
• B leads the group with 19 words; P follows with 14.
• S is the most common final letter at 64 words, ahead of Y at 27.
• The pattern has 27 Wordle answers and 149 allowed guesses.
• WALTZ scores 17 points, the highest score among these matches.

Which words fit A second and T fourth?

Start with familiar matches such as PARTY, PARTS, EARTH, FAITH, WASTE, and TASTE. Those examples cover several opening letters while keeping A and T locked in place. When the last letter is unknown, check S first: it closes 64 matches, more than any other ending in this group.

The first letter also narrows the search. B begins 19 matches, while P begins 14; W and T each start 13. Try those leading letters against your known tiles, then use the ending to separate options such as PARTY, PANTS, and PASTA.

How do the pattern’s Wordle and Scrabble options compare?

The 27 matching Wordle answers are a subset of the 149 allowed guesses, so a guess can fit the pattern without being an answer. For solving, use the fixed A and T positions first, then test likely endings such as S or Y against your remaining clues.

WALTZ is the standout Scrabble play at 17 points, while the group averages 7.9 points before board bonuses. The 150-word total combines tournament lists, and their coverage differs; check your game's word list before relying on an unfamiliar entry.