6-letter words with R as the 2nd letter and Z as the 5th letter

Every answer has R second and Z just before its final letter, which keeps the set compact. Five entries are classed as common, while the full set includes familiar words such as BRONZE and less everyday forms like GROSZY. Collins accepts all 15; ENABLE and NWL2023 each include 13.

The pattern at a glance

• 15 tournament-dictionary words match the R-second, Z-fifth pattern.
• FREEZE, BREEZE and FRENZY are recognizable examples.
• Five entries are common by our frequency measure.
• Seven words begin with F, six with B and two with G.
• FRIZZY leads the Scrabble scores at 30 points.

Which 6-letter words have R second and Z fifth?

The full set is BRONZE, FREEZE, BREEZE, FRENZY, BREEZY, FRIEZE, FRIZZY, BRONZY, GROSZY, FROWZY, BRAIZE, BROUZE, FRANZY, FROUZY and GROSZE. The opening letters narrow the search quickly: F accounts for seven matches, B for six, and G for the remaining two.

Final letters split almost evenly: eight words end in Y and seven in E. That makes the last tile a useful check when crossing out possibilities. If the pattern is right but neither ending fits, verify the position of Z before searching more broadly.

FRENZY, FRANZY and FROUZY all share the FR start and the Y finish.

Which matching word scores the most?

FRIZZY scores 30 points, well ahead of FROWZY at 24. FRENZY, FRANZY and FROUZY each score 21, while BREEZY and BRONZY score 20. The average match scores 19.7 points, and the high totals come from valuable letters, so FRIZZY is the standout when your rack and board allow it.

Collins accepts every one of the 15, while ENABLE and NWL2023 stop at 13 apiece. Only five entries are common, so GROSZE and BRAIZE rarely come to mind in a quick solve. Verify unfamiliar forms in your own game list first.