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

Your clue fixes U immediately after the first letter and A at the end, leaving the first, third, fourth, and fifth slots to identify. Across 74 matches, B and Q each open 8 words, with C close behind at 7. Familiar picks include RUSSIA and TUNDRA, but only 5 entries rank among common English vocabulary.

At a glance: U second, A last

• The two fixed letters match 74 words found in at least one tournament dictionary.
• RUSSIA, GUINEA, BUDDHA, AURORA, and TUNDRA are among the familiar examples.
• QUOKKA leads the scores at 23 Scrabble points.
• B and Q tie as opening letters with 8 matches apiece; C starts 7.
• Only 5 matches count as common by our word-frequency measure.

Which matches score well in Scrabble?

QUOKKA is the standout rack play at 23 points, while BUQSHA and HUTZPA each score 20. JUDOKA, DUKKHA, and QUOTHA follow at 18 apiece. These unusual choices reward a player who recognizes them; an unfamiliar word is still a risky challenge unless you know your game's dictionary.

Across the set, the average score is 11.1. Collins includes 70 matches, NWL2023 has 54, and ENABLE has 43; the dictionary totals overlap, so they are not separate groups to add together. The whole set is defined by tournament-list coverage, not everyday familiarity, and only 5 entries rank as common.

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

The ending A sharply narrows the U-second clue: switching the last letter to S produces 507 matches instead of 74. Keeping A at the end but changing the second letter to A gives 191. That contrast makes the final slot a particularly strong filter when you have both positions from a puzzle.

Start with RUSSIA, GUINEA, BUDDHA, AURORA, or TUNDRA if you want recognizable options. QUAGGA and DUKKHA show how quickly the pattern reaches less familiar territory, despite their tournament-list standing. When an ending other than A fits your rack, compare the U-second, S-last pattern; when the second letter is open, the general six-letter list offers a broader search.