Five-letter position pattern

5 Letter Words with G as 2nd and M as 3rd Letter

When a puzzle hands you G as the second letter and M as the third, the field narrows quickly. G in the second box points mostly to the AG opening, with a few IG, EG and UG words. M in the third box most often sits between a vowel and E, as in TIMES and GAMES.

3matching five-letter words

Five-letter words with G in the 2nd and M in the 3rd position

  • agmas
  • egmas
  • ogmic

How These Words Are Built

Most of these words begin with A as in AGMAS, E as in EGMAS and O as in OGMIC. For endings, look for AS as in AGMAS. 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

AGMAS, EGMAS and OGMIC are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.

  • AGMAS
  • EGMAS
  • OGMIC

Reading the Letter Pair

G and M are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in AGMAS, EGMAS and OGMIC. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often S and C, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.

A Smart Way to Use Both Letters

Begin with A, E and O in the first box, because they open the largest groups. After that, test S in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed G and M 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 M as the 3rd letter.

Using These Words in Scrabble

In Scrabble, G is worth two points and M is worth three points. Knowing words such as AGMAS, EGMAS and OGMIC helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.

Frequently asked questions

What does M as the third letter tell me

M in the third box most often sits between a vowel and E, as in TIMES and GAMES. AGMAS is a good example.

What should I guess first for this pattern

AGMAS is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A and S in the three open boxes.

What are some common 5 letter words with G as 2nd and M as 3rd letter

AGMAS, EGMAS and OGMIC are among the best known.