7-letter words with G as the 1st letter and H as the 4th letter

The pattern is G _ _ H _ _ _, and just one matching word falls in the common-word group. GATHERS and GUSHING are familiar examples; GOSHAWK stands out on the score list. The words do not all appear in the same tournament dictionaries, so a match to the letter pattern is not a guarantee of acceptance in every game.

At a glance: G first, H fourth

• 18 seven-letter entries match G _ _ H _ _ _.
• Only 1 of the matches is classed as common.
• GOSHAWK leads the score list at 18 points.
• Seven words end in S, while three end in G.
• The dictionary counts are 15 for ENABLE, 16 for Collins, and 17 for NWL2023.

Which 7-letter words have G first and H fourth?

GATHERS, GUSHING, GOPHERS, and GODHEAD show how varied the letters around the fixed H can be. The list also includes GRAHAMS, GOSHAWK, and GODHOOD, so checking the third and fifth letters can quickly narrow a puzzle candidate.

The final letter gives another useful filter: seven matches end in S, three in G, and two in D. Each of the other listed endings appears once. That makes an S-ending candidate more common within this particular pattern, though the full set remains small.

What scores highest, and where does the list fall short?

GOSHAWK is the top scorer at 18 points, ahead of GUSHILY, GASHFUL, and GACHING at 14 each. GOSHAWK is the standout when you can place its high-value letters on premium squares; the rack score alone does not account for board bonuses.

The average score is 12.7, but most entries are not common everyday choices. Dictionary coverage also varies: the pattern has 15 ENABLE entries and 17 NWL2023 entries, with Collins between them. Check your game's word list before relying on a less familiar match.