6-letter words with O as the 2nd letter and A as the 6th letter

The pattern _O___A has a striking mix: familiar choices such as CORONA and GOTCHA sit beside specialized words like ZOECIA and ZOARIA. Only five of the 84 entries rank among common English words, so the most recognizable answers are a small slice. The ending is fixed, but the first letter gives you a strong way to narrow your search.

6-letter words with O as the 2nd letter and A as the 6th letter

• 84 tournament-dictionary words fit the pattern, and every one ends in A.
• JOJOBA tops the scoring list at 22 points; CORYZA follows at 20.
• C is the most frequent first letter, with 18 matching words.
• CORONA, GOTCHA, CONTRA, and SONATA are among the more recognizable examples.
• Collins lists 78 matches, NWL2023 lists 48, and ENABLE lists 37.

Which matching words score the most?

JOJOBA is the standout scoring play at 22 points, thanks to its J and two high-value B and J tiles. CORYZA scores 20, while ZOYSIA reaches 18. Those unusual letter combinations make these strong candidates when your rack contains a J, Z, or Y.

For a more familiar option, CORONA and GOTCHA are easier to spot in a word search, while CONTRA and SONATA offer different openings. The average score is 10.1, so the top-scoring names sit well above the typical entry. Check your game's dictionary before playing an uncommon word.

How can you narrow the _O___A pattern?

Start with the first letter: C leads with 18 words, while M has eight. B, G, and L each contribute six, so testing those openings can quickly shrink a broad clue. CORONA, MODENA, and LOGGIA show how varied the C, M, and L groups are.

The 84 matches come from tournament dictionaries, not a guarantee that every game accepts every entry. Just 58 have definitions, and several names are uncommon or specialized. For this pattern, recognize the familiar candidates first, then use high-value letters to test less obvious possibilities.