6-letter words with G as the 3rd letter and A as the 6th letter

The pattern is _ _ G _ _ A: the third tile must be G and the word must finish with A. ANGOLA, PAGODA, and LAGUNA are recognizable matches, while only four entries fall among the top 25,000 English words by frequency. That makes the fixed letters a strong filter, but many remaining options are uncommon.

At a glance: the pattern and its standouts

• There are 28 tournament-dictionary matches for the G-third, A-last pattern.
• Every match ends in A; no other final letter fits this search.
• ANGOLA, PAGODA, and LAGUNA are familiar examples among the matches.
• ZYGOMA scores 21 Scrabble points, the highest score in this group.
• The average score is 8.9 points, well below ZYGOMA's total.

Which words fit _ _ G _ _ A?

ANGOLA, ANGORA, and REGINA show how different openings can lead into the same middle-and-ending pattern. The first letter is not fixed: A begins five matches, while L and R each begin four. Try those openings when your crossing letters leave the first tile unknown.

PAGODA is another easy match to spot, but don't assume familiar-looking options make up most of the choices. Only four words in the group are among the top 25,000 English words by frequency. Keep the pattern intact and check less familiar candidates against your game's accepted words.

6-letter words with G as the 3rd letter and A as the 6th letter

For a word game, fill the known G and final A first, then test the remaining crossings from left to right. That avoids spending a turn on a word that fits the ending but puts G in the wrong position. ZYGOMA is the scoring standout at 21 Scrabble points; the group averages 8.9.

Dictionary coverage differs: Collins includes 27 matches, NWL2023 includes 23, and ENABLE includes 19. A word accepted in one list may not work in another, so check your game's word list before committing. These 28 matches fit crossword clues and board-game turns rather than five-letter guessing.