Five-letter position pattern
5 Letter Words with P as 2nd and G as 3rd Letter
When a puzzle hands you P as the second letter and G as the third, the field narrows quickly. P in the second box follows S or a vowel, as in SP, AP and UP openings. G in the third box is dominated by the IGHT spelling, with AG and NG words as alternatives.
2matching five-letter words
Five-letter words with P in the 2nd and G in the 3rd position
- apgar
- upget
How These Words Are Built
The words that fit are APGAR and OPGAF. 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
APGAR and OPGAF are the best known words that fit, so they make sensible first guesses.
- APGAR
- OPGAF
Pattern Notes
P and G are both consonants, so the open boxes usually carry the vowels, as in APGAR and OPGAF.
How to Narrow It Down
With so few words to choose from, you can test them one by one, starting with APGAR. The fixed P 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 P as the 2nd letter and 5 letter words with G as the 3rd letter.
Using These Words in Scrabble
In Scrabble, P is worth three points and G is worth two points. Knowing words such as APGAR and OPGAF helps you use both tiles quickly when they land on your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is P second and G third a common pattern in Wordle
It is a very small group, so it narrows the answer quickly. Knowing the usual openers and endings helps more than guessing blindly.
What does P as the second letter tell me
P in the second box follows S or a vowel, as in SP, AP and UP openings. APGAR is a good example.
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. APGAR is a good example.