6-letter words with N as the 4th letter and I as the 5th letter

The fixed middle pair creates a tight search: every answer has the shape ___NI_. TENNIS, CLINIC, ICONIC, and IRONIC are familiar examples, while the full set also includes PICNIC, SCENIC, LIGNIN, and TANNIC. Only 10 entries fall within the common-word frequency group, so expect plenty of less familiar plays alongside words you already know.

At a glance: count, common letters, top score

• The pattern has 114 tournament-dictionary entries.
• Only 10 matches belong to the common-word frequency group.
• P leads as the first letter, with 17 matches; A follows at 12.
• C closes 41 matches, while E closes 30.
• PHENIX and CHENIX share the top score at 18 points.

What do 6-letter words with N fourth and I fifth look like?

TENNIS, CLINIC, PICNIC, SCENIC, and IRONIC show how naturally this letter pair appears in familiar words. ICONIC and BIONIC fit too, while HERNIA and BEANIE offer a different look at the same fixed positions.

P is the most frequent opening letter, with 17 matches; A comes next with 12. B, C, and T each begin 10 words, so the pattern has several strong starting-letter groups rather than one dominant opener.

The endings cluster sharply: 41 matches finish with C, and 30 finish with E. N is next with 10, while A ends 8. If your final letter is known, checking C and E first narrows the search quickly.

How do scores and dictionary coverage affect play?

PHENIX and CHENIX lead at 18 points apiece. QUINIC, AZONIC, OZONIC, PYKNIC, and ZOONIC each score 17, making the rare-letter group worth checking when board placement rewards a high-value tile. These are not the everyday entries most players will spot first.

The accepted pool changes by dictionary: Collins includes 112 matches, NWL2023 includes 88, and ENABLE includes 78. Only 80 of the 114 entries have definitions, so unfamiliar words deserve a quick check against your game's word list before you commit them.