Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with G as 2nd and E as 3rd Letter
Whether you are solving a daily puzzle or planning a Scrabble play, the words below fit G second and E third. G in the second box points mostly to the AG opening, with a few IG, EG and UG words. E in the third box is one of the most common middle letters in English.
9matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with G in the 2nd and E in the 3rd position
- agend
- agene
- agent
- agers
- agete
- egers
- egest
- ogeed
- ogees
What the Words Have in Common
Most of these words begin with A as in AGENT and E as in EGERS. Many of them close with RS as in AGERS. 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 AGENT, AGERS, AGENE, EGERS and EGEST. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.
- AGENT
- AGERS
- AGENE
- EGERS
- EGEST
What the Letter Pair Tells You
The pair mixes a consonant with a vowel, which gives the words a natural, easy to pronounce rhythm, as in AGENT, AGERS and AGENE. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often T, S and E, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
Quick Strategy for This Pattern
Begin with A and E in the first box, because they open the largest groups. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try T in the fifth box. The fixed G and E do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with G as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with E as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, G is worth two points and E is worth one point. Knowing words such as AGENT, AGERS and AGENE helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
What are some common 5 letter words with G as 2nd and E as 3rd letter
AGENT, AGERS, AGENE, EGERS and EGEST are among the best known.
What should I guess first for this pattern
AGENT is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A, N and T in the three open boxes.
What does E as the third letter tell me
E in the third box is one of the most common middle letters in English. AGENT is a good example.