5-letter words with G as the 1st letter and T as the 4th letter

The pattern is G _ _ T _, so the fourth spot is fixed while the middle letters do the work. Familiar choices such as GRATE and GIFTS sit beside less common entries like GARTH and GESTE. Just seven matches rank among the most common English words, so the full pool reaches well beyond everyday vocabulary.

At a glance: G _ _ T _ words

• The combined tournament-dictionary list contains 39 words matching G _ _ T _.
• Twenty-one matches end in S; six end in Y.
• GLITZ leads the score list at 15 points.
• Four entries also appear in the Wordle answer list and tournament dictionaries.
• Collins lists 38 matches, while NWL2023 lists 32 and ENABLE lists 28.

Can G _ _ T _ words work in Wordle?

Yes. Four matches are both Wordle answers and tournament-dictionary words, while all 39 are counted as allowed guesses. That makes this pattern a useful filter after G and T are confirmed, but it does not mean every matching word is a possible answer.

Try familiar candidates such as GRATE, GOATS, or GRITS against your colored clues. The fixed T belongs in position four; changing the second and third letters tests the open slots without disturbing either known letter. Keep the final letter flexible: S is common here, but Y, H, and E also appear.

Which G _ _ T _ words score well?

GLITZ is the standout scorer at 15 points, ahead of GIFTS, GARTH, and GIRTH, each at 9. GLITZ’s Z is the scoring engine; holding it for a premium square can make the play stronger, while a plain placement still beats the other scores.

The ending pattern is lopsided: 21 words finish in S, but just one ends in T and one in Z. That makes a final S a strong first check when the last tile is unknown.

Still, only seven matches are common, and dictionary coverage varies: Collins has 38, compared with 32 in NWL2023 and 28 in ENABLE. Check your game’s word list before relying on a less familiar entry.