5-letter words with R as the 2nd letter and S as the 4th letter

A fixed R-S pattern still leaves a varied set: PRESS, TRUST, CROSS, FRESH, and DRESS are familiar, while the first and last letters shift widely. P leads the opening-letter group, but T is the most common ending. That split makes the final tile a stronger narrowing clue than the first once R and S are locked.

The pattern at a glance

• Exactly 77 five-letter words match the fixed pattern across tournament dictionaries.
• PRESS, TRUST, CROSS, FRESH, and DRESS are familiar entries.
• The pattern includes 33 Wordle answers, and all 33 are tournament-listed.
• P starts 14 matches, ahead of C with 12.
• T ends 19 matches, just one more than E's 18; GROSZ scores 15 Scrabble points.

Which letters start these matching words?

The opening letters cluster around P, C, and B: 14 words begin with P, 12 with C, and 11 with B. PRESS, CROSS, and BRASS show how those beginnings pair with the fixed middle. A confirmed first letter can narrow the candidates quickly.

F, G, and T also contribute alternatives, with 9, 8, and 8 matches. The S-fourth group has 77 words, fewer than the 97 with O in that slot but more than the 73 with A there. If the first tile is unknown, sort by the final letter instead.

How do the endings and Scrabble scores compare?

For 5-letter words with R as the 2nd letter and S as the 4th letter, T and E dominate as endings, with 19 and 18 matches; S follows at 16. PRESS and CROSS end in S, while TRUST and FROST finish in T. A confirmed final T or E is a strong narrowing clue.

Rarer letters drive the top Scrabble scores: GROSZ leads at 15 points, followed by FRISK at 12. FRESH, BRISK, FROSH, FRUSH, and BRUSK each score 11. GROSZ is the standout board play, but it is less familiar than PRESS or TRUST.

The 77 entries span tournament dictionaries, while the 33 Wordle answers are only a subset. Game-specific word lists can differ, so check yours before playing an unfamiliar entry.