Easy scenarios
TH is easy when the third letter is known and the ending has at least one confirmed consonant.
It is manageable when earlier guesses have already removed E or I, because the largest TH families shrink.
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TH___Pattern Overview
What TH___ tells you and why it matters during a Wordle solve.
TH is one of the strongest opening patterns because both letters are common in English and highly recognizable as a pair. Once T and H are green in positions one and two, candidates such as THOSE, THERE, THEIR, THESE, THINK, THIRD, THORN, THROW, THUMB, and THICK become central.
The main challenge is that TH words often share the first two letters but split sharply by the vowel. THE, THI, THO, THR, and THU-like structures need different handling. A good solver uses TH as a frame, then quickly identifies the vowel and ending type.
Pattern work is strongest when it stays connected to the actual board. Use the pattern to organize candidates, then let green, yellow, and gray tiles decide whether you should solve directly or spend one more turn splitting the remaining group.
Pattern Frequency
How often this shape should influence your decisions.
TH starts are common enough that T/H feedback should be taken seriously. If T is green first and H is yellow, moving H to position two is often a high-value test.
The pattern can still be broad. TH plus E may leave THERE, THESE, and THEME-style possibilities, while TH plus I can point toward THINK, THIRD, THICK, or THING-like structures. O and U families are smaller but still dangerous.
Frequency is a guide, not a shortcut. A common pattern can still be wrong if the positions do not fit, and a less common pattern can become the best explanation once several high-frequency letters are removed.
Matching Wordle Words
Representative Wordle-style words grouped by the way they behave on the board.
| Group | Examples | Why the group matters |
|---|---|---|
| THE family | THERE, THEIR, THESE, THEME, THEFT | E-heavy TH words can be hard because E may appear more than once. |
| THI family | THINK, THIRD, THICK, THING, THIGH | I after TH creates several common candidates with different final consonants. |
| THO and THU words | THOSE, THORN, THROW, THUMB, THUMP | O and U families matter when A/E/I options have been weakened. |
Difficulty Analysis
When this pattern is clean, and when it becomes a trap.
Hard scenarios
TH is hard when only TH is known and every vowel family remains possible.
It can become a duplicate-letter trap around THERE, THESE, and THEME.
Common Traps
The mistakes that usually cost a turn with this pattern.
Trap to avoid
Do not assume the third letter is E just because TH feels common.
Trap to avoid
Watch for repeated E in THE-family words.
Trap to avoid
Do not overlook THR words such as THROW when R feedback appears.
Strategy Advice
How to confirm the pattern and decide between solving and splitting.
| Step | Decision |
|---|---|
| 1 | Once TH is fixed, test the third position. E, I, O, and U create the largest useful split. |
| 2 | If E is involved, check duplicate E possibilities before the final guess. |
| 3 | If R is active, consider THR structures early because they can explain confusing yellow R feedback. |
Real Wordle Examples
Board-style situations that show how to use the pattern without guessing blindly.
| Board clue | What it teaches | Best next move |
|---|---|---|
| SLATE -> --Y--, THORN -> GG--- | TH is confirmed and O/R/N evidence begins separating the family. | Check whether THOSE, THROW, or THORN-style candidates fit the grays. |
| RAISE -> ---Y-, THEIR -> GGG-- | THE is confirmed and duplicate E or final R remains important. | Compare THERE, THESE, THEIR, THEME, and THEFT using known letters. |
| POINT -> --Y--, THINK -> GGG-- | THI is confirmed and the ending decides the solve. | Separate THINK, THICK, THIRD, THING, and THIGH. |
How This Pattern Fits A Full Solve
Use pattern recognition with candidate reduction, not instead of it.
A pattern page is most useful after you already have a few strong clues. If you are still early in the puzzle, broad information words from Best Starting Words or the Starting Word Analyzer usually matter more than chasing one shape. Once the board suggests TH___, the goal changes: identify the family, avoid duplicate traps, and decide whether a direct answer or a splitter gives the highest chance of finishing cleanly.
For live solving, the Wordle ソルバー can filter green, yellow, and gray constraints. For finished games, Wordle アナライザー helps you review whether your pattern guess actually reduced the candidate pool. Pair both tools with Wordle Statistics and 今日の Wordle ヒント when you want a broader solving workflow.
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Wordle Words Starting With TH FAQs
Short answers for common questions about this topic.
Are TH starting words common in Wordle?
Yes. TH is one of the more important starting pairs to recognize once T and H feedback appears.
What should I test after TH?
Test the third-position vowel. E, I, O, and U divide the pattern into very different families.
Why are THE words tricky?
THE words can include repeated E and close candidates such as THERE, THEIR, THESE, and THEME.
Can TH involve R?
Yes. THROW and THORN-style structures make R important when it appears yellow or green.
Is TH good in hard mode?
TH gives a strong frame, but hard mode requires careful legal guesses to split the remaining vowel families.
Which TH words should I know?
THOSE, THERE, THEIR, THESE, THINK, THIRD, THORN, THROW, THUMB, and THICK are useful examples.