Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with N as 2nd and G as 3rd Letter
Five letter words with N second and G third turn up in puzzles more often than you might expect. N in the second box follows a vowel, K or S, as in UN, EN, AN, IN, KN and SN openings. G in the third box is dominated by the IGHT spelling, with AG and NG words as alternatives.
21matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with N in the 2nd and G in the 3rd position
- angas
- angel
- anger
- angia
- angle
- anglo
- angor
- angry
- angst
- engem
- ingan
- ingem
- ingle
- inglu
- ingot
- ungag
- unget
- ungka
- ungod
- ungot
- ungum
Starts and Endings
Every word here begins with A as in ANGRY. The last box is most often Y, L and R.
Useful five-letter words
ANGRY, ANGEL, ANGER, ANGLE and ANGST are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
- ANGRY
- ANGEL
- ANGER
- ANGLE
- ANGST
Reading the Letter Pair
N and G are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in ANGRY, ANGEL and ANGER. Most of the familiar words open with a vowel. The fifth box is most often Y, L and R, which makes it the quickest place to settle the ending.
Quick Strategy for This Pattern
Every word begins with A, so the first box is already solved and your guesses can go straight to the last two boxes. After that, test Y in the fifth box, since it is the single most common final letter here. The fixed N and G do a lot of the work, so spend your guesses on the three open boxes. For a wider view, see 5 letter words with N as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with G as the 3rd letter.
Using These Words in Scrabble
In Scrabble, N is worth one point and G is worth two points. Knowing words such as ANGRY, ANGEL and ANGER helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Which letters usually start words with N second and G third
All of them start with A, as in ANGRY. That leaves only the last two boxes to work out.
What does G as the third letter tell me
G in the third box is dominated by the IGHT spelling, with AG and NG words as alternatives. ANGRY is a good example.
What does N as the second letter tell me
N in the second box follows a vowel, K or S, as in UN, EN, AN, IN, KN and SN openings. ANGRY is a good example.