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

Lock in the first and fifth letters, then check the remaining spaces against these matches. The set is small: only four entries rank among the most common English words. GENERAL and GENERIC are familiar anchors, while GUMDROP stands out for its score.

How many 7-letter words have G first and R fifth?

• There are 35 matches, with G fixed in position one and R fixed in position five.
• GENERAL, GENERIC, GASTRIC, and GOVERNS are recognizable examples.
• All 35 appear in Collins; 27 appear in NWL2023 and 26 in ENABLE.
• Only four matches fall among the most common English words, so many entries are specialist vocabulary.
• GUMDROP and GORCROW share the top score, at 13 points apiece.

Which words fit the G _ _ _ R _ _ pattern?

GENERAL and GENERIC are easy starting points when several letters remain unknown. Both fill the pattern cleanly, and GASTRIC gives you a familiar alternative with a different middle. GOVERNS is another recognizable match, ending in S rather than L.

S is the most frequent final letter in this group, appearing in 13 words; L comes next, with seven. That makes the last square a strong follow-up clue: test S first, then L, before spending guesses on less frequent endings such as D, A, C, E, M, or N.

Which matches score well, and what should you watch for?

GUMDROP and GORCROW each score 13 points, the highest listed totals for this pattern. GAMBReL, GABBROS, and GOPURAM each reach 12, while GOVERNS and GAUFRES score 11. These are tile totals before any board-square bonuses.

The four common entries are a small share of the 35 matches, so a complete pattern search will surface unfamiliar vocabulary. For word games, check your game's dictionary: Collins has all 35, but NWL2023 and ENABLE have smaller sets.

The exact keyword, 7-letter words with G as the 1st letter and R as the 5th letter, describes a pattern rather than a guarantee of everyday words.