Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with G as 2nd and U as 3rd Letter
Putting G second and U third gives a distinctive family of words, such as AGUED and AGUES. G in the second box points mostly to the AG opening, with a few IG, EG and UG words. U in the third box is most often part of the OU pairing.
8matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with G in the 2nd and U in the 3rd position
- agued
- agues
- aguey
- aguna
- agura
- agush
- agust
- aguti
Starts and Endings
Every word here begins with A as in AGUED. The last box is most often D, S and Y. 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
AGUED, AGUES, AGUEY, AGUNA and AGUSH are the entries you are most likely to meet.
- AGUED
- AGUES
- AGUEY
- AGUNA
- AGUSH
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 AGUED, AGUES and AGUEY. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often D, S and Y, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
How to Narrow It Down
Every word begins with A, so the first box is already solved and your guesses can go straight to the last two boxes. If the opener comes back grey, move to the ending and try D in the fifth box. The fixed G and U 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 U as the 3rd letter.
Playing This Pattern in Word Games
In Scrabble, G is worth two points and U is worth one point. Knowing words such as AGUED, AGUES and AGUEY 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 U as 3rd letter
AGUED, AGUES, AGUEY, AGUNA and AGUSH are among the best known.
What should I guess first for this pattern
AGUED is a strong first choice, because it is a familiar word that also tests A, D and E in the three open boxes.
Which letters usually start words with G second and U third
All of them start with A, as in AGUED. That leaves only the last two boxes to work out.