7-letter words with G as the 1st letter and M as the 5th letter

41 7-letter words with G as the 1st letter and M as the 5th letter fit this pattern, including GRAMMAR, GOURMET, and GLIMMER.

41 wordsTop pick GRAMMARHighest score GAZUMPS 21

6 of 41 are everyday words (15%). A mix of familiar words and game-only finds.

With G in 1st place, I is the most common 5th letter (348 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.

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Best words to play first 41 · most-used first

  • GRAMMAR12
  • GOODMAN11
  • GOURMET10
  • GROOMED11
  • GENOMIC12
  • GLIMMER12
  • GENOMES10
  • GROOMER10
  • GRIMMER12
  • GROMMET12
  • GLEAMED11
  • GLIOMAS10
  • GRAMMES12
  • GLAMMED13
  • GATEMAN10
  • GLOMMED13
  • GEOSMIN10
  • GATEMEN10
  • GRAMMAS12
  • GUDEMAN11
  • GOODMEN11
  • GREMMIE12
  • GLEEMAN10
  • GALUMPH15
  • GRUMMET12
  • GLEAMER10
  • GLOOMED11
  • GLAMMER12
  • GLUMMER12
  • GADSMAN11
  • GADSMEN11
  • GAZUMPS21
  • GLAUMED11
  • GLEEMEN10
  • GOWNMAN13
  • GOWNMEN13
  • GRIPMAN12
  • GRIPMEN12
  • GRUMMER12
  • GUDEMEN11
  • GURAMIS10
All valid words 41

A to Z. Includes rare and Collins-only words. Linked tiles open the word's meaning, score and rhymes.

  • GADSMAN11
  • GADSMEN11
  • GALUMPH15
  • GATEMAN10
  • GATEMEN10
  • GAZUMPS21
  • GENOMES10
  • GENOMIC12
  • GEOSMIN10
  • GLAMMED13
  • GLAMMER12
  • GLAUMED11
  • GLEAMED11
  • GLEAMER10
  • GLEEMAN10
  • GLEEMEN10
  • GLIMMER12
  • GLIOMAS10
  • GLOMMED13
  • GLOOMED11
  • GLUMMER12
  • GOODMAN11
  • GOODMEN11
  • GOURMET10
  • GOWNMAN13
  • GOWNMEN13
  • GRAMMAR12
  • GRAMMAS12
  • GRAMMES12
  • GREMMIE12
  • GRIMMER12
  • GRIPMAN12
  • GRIPMEN12
  • GROMMET12
  • GROOMED11
  • GROOMER10
  • GRUMMER12
  • GRUMMET12
  • GUDEMAN11
  • GUDEMEN11
  • GURAMIS10
Letters by positionIn 61% of these words the 6th letter is E.
2nd letter
  1. L29%
  2. R29%
  3. A15%
3rd letter
  1. O20%
  2. A15%
  3. E12%
4th letter
  1. M32%
  2. E15%
  3. O15%
6th letter
  1. E61%
  2. A24%
  3. I10%
7th letter
  1. N37%
  2. R20%
  3. S15%

Highest-scoring words

Scrabble and Words With Friends points, before board bonuses
Score spreadMost of these words score 12 in Scrabble; GAZUMPS tops the list with 21. Scores before board bonuses.
  1. 1010 points: 11 words
  2. 11 points: 10 words
  3. 1212 points: 14 words
  4. 13 points: 4 words
  5. 1414 points: 0 words
  6. 15 points: 1 words
  7. 1616 points: 0 words
  8. 17 points: 0 words
  9. 1818 points: 0 words
  10. 19 points: 0 words
  11. 2020 points: 0 words
  12. 21 points: 1 words
WordScrabbleWords With FriendsDictionaries
GAZUMPS2125All three
GALUMPH1519All three
GLAMMED1317NWL only
GLOMMED1317All three
GOWNMAN1317Collins only
GOWNMEN1317Collins only
GRAMMAR1215All three
GENOMIC1216All three
GLIMMER1216All three
GRIMMER1215All three
GROMMET1215All three
GRAMMES1215All three

With only 41 matches, this is a narrow letter-position clue rather than a broad seven-letter search. Recognizable choices include GRAMMAR, GOURMET, GOODMAN, and GLIMMER; other matches include specialist or inflected forms. Six entries are common by frequency, so expect a mix of familiar vocabulary and less familiar plays.

The pattern at a glance

  • The pattern has 41 words listed in at least one tournament dictionary.
  • Collins includes 38 matches; NWL2023 includes 33, and ENABLE includes 29.
  • The average score is 11.6 points.
  • GAZUMPS leads the scoring table at 21 points.
  • Only six matches are common by frequency.

Which words fit G first and M fifth?

GRAMMAR, GOURMET, GOODMAN, and GLIMMER are recognizable matches; GROOMED and GENOMIC also put M in the fifth slot. The fixed pattern is G _ _ _ M _ _, which lets you lock two tiles before testing the remaining positions.

GRAMMAR places its fifth-letter M beside another M, while GOURMET and GENOMIC have different letters in the sixth position. Those examples show why the pattern still leaves room for distinct endings and interior letter combinations.

A known final letter narrows things further: N ends 15 matches, R ends 8, and D and S finish 6 each. If your crossing letters suggest N, start with GOODMAN and GENOMES.

7-letter words with G as the 1st letter and M as the 5th letter

GAZUMPS is the top scorer at 21 points, ahead of GALUMPH at 15. GLAMMED, GLOMMED, GOWNMAN, and GOWNMEN each score 13, while GRAMMAR scores 12. When your rack contains Z, GAZUMPS stands out for raw tile value, provided the fifth position is M.

These 7-letter words with G as the 1st letter and M as the 5th letter are not all everyday vocabulary: just six are common by frequency. Dictionary coverage also varies, with 38 Collins matches, 33 NWL2023 matches, and 29 ENABLE matches. Check your game's word list before playing an unfamiliar entry; a word accepted in one dictionary may not appear in another.

Questions people ask

How many 7-letter words start with G and have M fifth?
There are 41 tournament-dictionary matches with G first and M fifth. The set includes familiar words such as GRAMMAR and GOURMET, alongside less common entries. The total counts words found in at least one of the listed tournament dictionaries.
What is the highest-scoring word in this pattern?
GAZUMPS is the highest scorer at 21 points. GALUMPH follows at 15, while GLAMMED, GLOMMED, GOWNMAN, and GOWNMEN each score 13. The best fit for your play still depends on your rack and the board.
Are most G-first, M-fifth words common?
No. Only six of the 41 matches are common by frequency. GRAMMAR, GOURMET, and GLIMMER are recognizable examples, but many other entries are less familiar. Check the dictionary used by your game before relying on an obscure word.

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