6-letter words with G as the 1st letter and V as the 4th letter

With both positions fixed, the pattern is G _ _ V _ _. The set is small: Collins has 21 matches, while ENABLE and NWL2023 each recognize 15. Familiar options include gloves, graves, and gravel; less familiar forms make up much of the remainder; use the fixed letters first, then test the second, third, fifth, and sixth positions against your rack or clue.

How many G _ _ V _ _ words are there?

• There are 21 six-letter words matching the G _ _ V _ _ pattern.
• Collins includes 21 matches; ENABLE and NWL2023 each include 15.
• Gloves, graves, gravel, groves, and glover are the five common entries.
• Seven matches end in S, and four end in D.
• GARVEY tops the scoring list at 13 points.

Which matching words are easiest to recognize?

Gloves, graves, gravel, groves, and glover are the five entries among the top 25,000 English words by frequency. They make stronger first checks than forms such as gravis or grovet when your clue gives no further context.

Several entries share a word family: grave, graves, graved, graver, and graven all keep G first and V fourth. Gloves and gloved show another familiar base with an ending change. Seven matches end in S, while four end in D.

The fixed fourth letter narrows the pattern, but the middle letters still matter. Gravel and grovel both fit; they differ at the third position. Check that slot against your clue before settling on a familiar-looking answer.

Which G-first, V-fourth words score most?

GARVEY leads the scoring list at 13 points. Gloved, gravid, graved, and groved each score 11, while gloves, graves, gravel, groves, and glover each score 10. These are tile scores, so premium board squares can change a play’s total.

This is not a common-word shortlist: just five matches fall among the top 25,000 English words by frequency. Collins includes all 21, but ENABLE and NWL2023 each include 15. Some entries therefore do not transfer across every tournament dictionary; check your game's word list before challenging.