6-letter words with I as the 2nd letter and Y as the 6th letter

The pattern fixes two positions but leaves the first, third, fourth, and fifth letters open. That creates a list with everyday choices such as highly and widely alongside less familiar entries. Only 32 matches fall within the top 25,000 English words by frequency, so a strong pattern match is not always a word you reach for in ordinary conversation.

What stands out in this I-and-Y pattern?

• There are 163 tournament-dictionary matches, all ending in Y with I fixed in position two.
• Likely, simply, highly, widely, and mighty are familiar examples that fit the pattern.
• D and W tie as the most common first letters, with 17 matches apiece.
• M and T follow with 14 words each; L and V each begin 12 matches.
• Collins lists 162 matches, NWL2023 lists 128, and ENABLE lists 119.

How many 6-letter words have I second and Y last?

The pattern has 163 matches across tournament dictionaries. Dictionary totals overlap, so the Collins, NWL2023, and ENABLE counts should not be added together. A word accepted in one list may not appear in another.

The first-letter split gives you a useful solving clue: D and W lead, while M and T are tied just behind them. Examples include widely and wildly for W, and midway and midday for M. The familiar-looking options are a small slice of the full set.

Which matching words score the most?

Mizzly leads the score ranking at 29 points, followed by zincky at 24. Jimply scores 20, while fixity scores 19. These high values come from unusual letter combinations, not from the everyday words most people try first.

For a puzzle, start with candidates you know: likely, simply, kidney, or timely. If those fail, shift the first letter toward D or W, the two leaders in this set. Remember that only 32 matches are common by the stated frequency measure; check your game's word list before relying on a less familiar answer.

The 6-letter words with I as the 2nd letter and Y as the 6th letter are a pattern list, not a promise that every match suits every game. Mizzly is the scoring standout, but likely is far more recognizable.