6-letter words with K as the 2nd letter and I as the 4th letter

The clue fixes the second and fourth slots, leaving four open positions; across all 15 matches, the first slot is S too. That narrows the shape to SK_I__, with examples ranging from familiar SKIING and SKEINS to rarer SKLIFF and SKRIMP. Only one match ranks among common English words, so expect a specialist word-game pool rather than everyday vocabulary.

6-letter words with K as the 2nd letter and I as the 4th

• Exactly 15 tournament-dictionary words fit the pattern _K_I__.
• Every match begins with S, making the full shape SK_I__.
• Only one match is classed among common English words.
• SKYISH and SKLIFF lead the Scrabble scores at 16 points apiece.
• Five matches end in S, the most frequent final letter.

What do these six-letter matches look like?

The opening cluster does most of the sorting: each answer begins SK, then places I in slot four. SKIING and SKEINS show how the remaining letters can form recognizable sequences, while SKYING and SKYISH put Y before the fixed I. This shared start follows from all 15 matches beginning with S.

The ending varies more than the start. Five words finish in S, including SKEINS, SKLIMS, SKRIES, and SKRIKS; three end in H, such as SKAITH and SKEIGH. The others finish in G, D, E, F, P, or R, so the final letter alone rarely identifies the answer.

How should you use this pattern in a word game?

For board play, SKYISH and SKLIFF are the scoring standouts at 16 points each before premiums. Their totals are a reminder to check the whole rack, not just the familiar SK opening; SKLIFF has a double F, while SKYISH uses Y. If either fits your tiles, compare its placement with the available board squares.

Collins includes all 15 matches, while 6 appear in NWL2023 and 4 in ENABLE; those dictionary counts overlap. Only one word is common, so unusual-looking options are part of the pattern. For tournament play, check your game's word list before committing to a less familiar answer.