6-letter words with N as the 4th letter and P as the 6th letter

The fixed shape is _ _ _ N _ P: every match places N in slot four and ends in P. KIDNAP leads the scoring set at 13 points, while TURNIP and CATNIP are familiar options. Only one match counts as common, so expect a narrow clue list rather than a set of everyday vocabulary.

At a glance: the N-and-P pattern

• All 13 matches end in P, with N fixed in the fourth slot.
• C starts three entries; P, S and T each start two.
• ENABLE includes 10 matches; Collins and NWL2023 each include 12.
• The average score is 9.4, and KIDNAP leads at 13 points.
• CATNIP and TURNIP are recognizable examples of the pattern.

6-letter words with N as the 4th letter and P as the 6th letter

The 13 matches range from familiar compounds to much rarer forms, and their first letters are unevenly distributed. C starts three entries; P, S and T start two apiece, while D, G, K and U start one each. C is the strongest initial-letter lead after you lock in N and the final P.

KIDNAP, CATNAP and DOGNAP put N in slot four and P at the end; TURNIP and CATNIP fit too. PRENUP is another recognizable match. GUINEP, CATNEP, SANNOP and SANNUP are less familiar, so not every dictionary entry will feel like everyday vocabulary.

Which matches score highest?

KIDNAP is the clear scorer at 13 points. CATNIP, PRENUP, CATNAP, DOGNAP, PETNAP and CATNEP each score 10; GUINEP scores 9, while TURNIP and UNSNAP score 8. KIDNAP's K and D make it the standout for placing near bonus squares, before board bonuses are counted.

For 6-letter words with N as the 4th letter and P as the 6th letter, vocabulary and dictionary coverage are separate concerns. Only one entry counts as common, and the tournament lists differ: ENABLE has 10 matches, compared with 12 each in Collins and NWL2023. Check your game's word list before trying an unfamiliar form such as CATNEP or SANNUP.