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In 5-letter words starting with GAU, the most common letters in position 3 are: U.
| Word | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| GAUDY | adjective | extravagantly bright or showy; tastelessly ornate |
| GAUNT | adjective | lean and haggard, especially through suffering or age |
| GAUZE | noun | a thin transparent fabric used in medicine and clothing |
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This list has 3 five-letter words starting with GAU. Wordle's answer pool is smaller — it uses only common everyday words.
With GAU confirmed in positions 1–2, try GAUNT, GAUDY, GAUZE — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.
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