Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with G as 2nd and H as 3rd Letter
Start with OGHAM or AGHAS, two of the best known words that put G second and H third. G in the second box points mostly to the AG opening, with a few IG, EG and UG words. H in the third box is uncommon and nearly always forms a pair with the letter before it.
3matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with G in the 2nd and H in the 3rd position
- aghas
- ighly
- ogham
What the Words Have in Common
The words that fit are OGHAM and AGHAS. 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 OGHAM and AGHAS. They are the easiest to recognise, which makes them safe tests.
- OGHAM
- AGHAS
Pattern Notes
G and H are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in OGHAM and AGHAS.
A Wordle Tip for This Pattern
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with OGHAM. The fixed G 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 G as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with H as the 3rd letter.
Using These Words in Scrabble
In Scrabble, G is worth two points and H is worth four points. Words like OGHAM and AGHAS are handy to remember when you hold both of these letters.
Frequently asked questions
Is G second and H third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a very small group, so it narrows the answer quickly. Pairing the two fixed letters with the openers above is the quickest way to find the answer.
What does G as the second letter tell me
G in the second box points mostly to the AG opening, with a few IG, EG and UG words. OGHAM is a good example.
What should I guess first for this pattern
OGHAM is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A, M and O in the three open boxes.