6-letter words with M as the 2nd letter and T as the 4th letter

This fixed pattern leaves just 17 tournament-dictionary entries, and their first letters fall into three groups: S, E, and A. SMITHS and SMITHY look familiar beside less everyday forms such as AMYTAL and SMATCH. Scores peak at 14, but only one match is classed as common by frequency, so a playable entry is not always a familiar word.

At a glance: the 17 matches

• Collins includes all 17 matching entries; ENABLE and NWL2023 each include 12.
• SMITHY tops the score list at 14 points; SMATCH and SMUTCH follow at 13.
• Only one of the 17 matches is classed as common by frequency.
• S starts 7 entries, E starts 6, and A starts 4.

6-letter words with M as the 2nd letter and T as the 4th letter

SMITHS, SMITHY, and SMITER show the S-starting group, which has seven entries. EMOTES, EMETIC, EMOTED, and EMOTER illustrate the six E-starting forms. The four A-starting matches include AMYTAL, AMATOL, AMATES, and AMATED.

Endings are less concentrated: four words finish in S, while three end in D. H, L, R, and Y each close two entries. Once the second and fourth letters are fixed, checking the final letter can quickly cut down the remaining possibilities.

The leading scores cluster around unusual letter combinations: SMITHY scores 14, while SMATCH and SMUTCH each score 13. With M and T locked into the pattern, those three are worth checking when you have room to place them; board position still affects a play's final points.

Does dictionary coverage change how you solve?

Yes: Collins counts all 17 entries, but ENABLE and NWL2023 each count 12. The total combines words found in at least one tournament dictionary, not a guarantee that every game accepts every entry. Check your game's word list before playing; only one match is common by frequency.

For 6-letter words with M as the 2nd letter and T as the 4th letter, sort by the open positions rather than scanning every six-letter result. Try S, E, or A in front, then use a known ending to narrow the candidates. SMITHY, for example, fits a Y ending and leads the score list.