6-letter words with N as the 5th letter and A as the 6th letter

The fixed ending narrows the search, but the first four letters still open up plenty of options. BANANA and CORONA are familiar examples; less common entries such as JEJUNA and MIZUNA show how varied the set gets. Only 10 entries are tagged as common, so expect many unfamiliar choices when solving a clue or checking a rack.

How many six-letter words match this pattern?

• The pattern has 90 entries in tournament dictionaries.
• Every match has N in position five and ends in A.
• BANANA, MARINA, and RETINA are recognizable examples.
• The most frequent starting letter is M, with 8 entries.
• JEJUNA leads the score list at 20 points.

Which matching words score highest?

JEJUNA tops the scores at 20 points. YAQONA follows at 18, and MIZUNA scores 17. Those three are less familiar than BANANA or RETINA, but their high-value letters make them worth remembering for a rack-scoring game.

YOJANA scores 16, while PRAJNA, ZENANA, JACANA, ZANANA, HRYVNA, and OZAENA each score 15. A common trap is to chase only familiar words: the strongest scoring options here are not the everyday examples.

How to use 6-letter words with N as the 5th letter and A as the 6th letter

Treat the final N-A as an anchor, then test the first four letters against your clue or available tiles. The opening letters vary: M starts 8 matches, while A and L start 7 each. MARINA, ALUMNA, and LAMINA show how different beginnings can share the same ending.

For 6-letter words with N as the 5th letter and A as the 6th letter, remember that the list is not a guide to everyday vocabulary: only 10 are marked common. Dictionary coverage also varies, so check your game's word list before relying on a less familiar entry.