6-letter words with M as the 3rd letter and O as the 6th letter

Twenty-one six-letter words place M third and O last, including TOMATO, BAMBOO, and DOMINO; MAMAKO tops the scores at 14 points.

21 wordsTop pick TOMATOHighest score MAMAKO 14

3 of 21 are everyday words (14%). A mix of familiar words and game-only finds.

With M in 3rd place, S is the most common 6th letter (244 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.

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Best words to play first 21 · most-used first

  • TOMATO8
  • BAMBOO12
  • DOMINO9
  • ROMANO8
  • KIMONO12
  • POMELO10
  • COMODO11
  • COMEDO11
  • POMATO10
  • VOMITO11
  • AMMINO10
  • AMMONO10
  • BUMALO10
  • CAMSHO13
  • FUMADO12
  • GOMBRO11
  • GOMUTO9
  • MAMAKO14
  • PUMELO10
  • SAMFOO11

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All valid words 21

A to Z. Includes rare and Collins-only words. Linked tiles open the word's meaning, score and rhymes.

  • AMMINO10
  • AMMONO10
  • BAMBOO12
  • BUMALO10
  • CAMSHO13
  • COMEDO11
  • COMODO11
  • DOMINO9
  • FUMADO12
  • GOMBRO11
  • GOMUTO9
  • KIMONO12
  • MAMAKO14
  • NYMPHO16
  • POMATO10
  • POMELO10
  • PUMELO10
  • ROMANO8
  • SAMFOO11
  • TOMATO8
  • VOMITO11
Letters by positionIn 48% of these words the 2nd letter is O.
1st letter
  1. C14%
  2. P14%
  3. A10%
2nd letter
  1. O48%
  2. A19%
  3. U14%
4th letter
  1. A29%
  2. I14%
  3. O14%
5th letter
  1. N24%
  2. T19%
  3. D14%

Highest-scoring words

Scrabble and Words With Friends points, before board bonuses
Score spreadMost of these words score 10 in Scrabble; MAMAKO tops the list with 14. Scores before board bonuses.
  1. 88 points: 2 words
  2. 9 points: 2 words
  3. 1010 points: 6 words
  4. 11 points: 5 words
  5. 1212 points: 3 words
  6. 13 points: 1 words
  7. 1414 points: 1 words
  8. 15 points: 0 words
  9. 1616 points: 1 words
WordScrabbleWords With FriendsDictionaries
MAMAKO1416Collins only
CAMSHO1314Collins only
BAMBOO1215All three
KIMONO1214All three
FUMADO1214Collins only
COMODO1113Collins only
COMEDO1113All three
VOMITO1113All three
GOMBRO1114Collins only
SAMFOO1112Collins only
POMELO1013All three
POMATO1012Collins only

Every match in this set finishes with O, so the final slot is already settled. TOMATO, BAMBOO, and DOMINO are the three common-word examples among 21 tournament-dictionary entries. MAMAKO leads the score table, even though it is far less familiar than those everyday anchors.

A small set with one fixed ending

  • Twenty-one six-letter words fit __M__O.
  • All 21 end in O; only 3 are common words.
  • TOMATO, BAMBOO, and DOMINO are recognizable examples.
  • MAMAKO leads at 14 points; CAMSHO follows at 13.

Which words match M third and O last?

TOMATO, BAMBOO, DOMINO, ROMANO, KIMONO, and POMELO show the range of openings in this pattern. C and P each start three matches, more than any other initial in the set. Use a known first letter with the fixed M to trim the candidates.

C-starting forms make the largest opening group, while P offers another useful route through the shortlist.

The repeated O at the end makes this clue unusually direct: no final-letter search is needed. That leaves four open positions around M. TOMATO and BAMBOO are familiar anchors, while ROMANO, POMELO, and other entries take the pool beyond common vocabulary.

Since O is fixed at the end, spend each crossing on one of the four unresolved positions instead A confirmed crossing can separate these similar-looking options Known starts reduce guesses.

Does the top score point to a familiar word?

Tip

MAMAKO scores 14, CAMSHO 13, and BAMBOO 12. The leader is not the most recognizable option; use crossings to confirm a word before choosing it for points. Confirm with crossings before playing.

How much of this group is familiar?

Just 3 of the 21 matches count as common words, and 13 have dictionary definitions. TOMATO, BAMBOO, and DOMINO make the strongest recognition set. For the remaining entries, confirm acceptance in your game’s word list before relying on a less familiar form.

Questions people ask

Which words end in O with M in the third position?
All 21 matches end in O and have M in position three. TOMATO, BAMBOO, DOMINO, ROMANO, KIMONO, and POMELO are examples. Only three entries count as common words, which makes the familiar examples a small share of the full pattern.
Which match scores the most points?
MAMAKO leads at 14 points, followed by CAMSHO at 13 and BAMBOO at 12. The score leader is less familiar than BAMBOO or TOMATO, so use crossing letters and your game’s word list to confirm a candidate before playing.
Are many of these words common?
No. Three of the 21 matches count as common words: TOMATO, BAMBOO, and DOMINO. The other entries include less familiar vocabulary, although 13 matches have dictionary definitions. A definition or score does not guarantee acceptance in every game.

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