6-letter words with R as the 2nd letter and E as the 4th letter

The pattern looks like _R_E__, leaving the first, third, fifth, and final letters open. FRIEND, PRIEST, and FREEZE show how different the results can feel, even with the same two fixed positions. Only 23 of the 105 matches fall among common English words, so expect plenty of less familiar options alongside everyday vocabulary.

At a glance: the biggest groups and top score

• There are 105 matches, with G the most common first letter at 16 words.
• A is close behind with 15; C starts 12, while B and F each start 11.
• A total of 48 matches end in S, far more than the 17 ending in T.
• BREEZY leads the scoring examples at 20 points; FREEZE and FRIEZE each score 18.

Why do so many matches end in S?

The S ending accounts for 48 of these words, nearly three times the 17 that end in T. ORDERS, GREENS, GREEKS, and BREEDS show how often the pattern forms a plural or a verb ending, so check the final letter early when several tiles remain possible.

Other endings still supply useful alternatives: 15 words end in E and 14 in Y. FREEZE and BREEZE illustrate the E group; CREEPY and BREEZY give you recognizable Y endings. Just 23 matches are common, so a valid tournament entry is not always a word you will know at once.

6-letter words with R as the 2nd letter and E as the 4th letter

For 6-letter words with R as the 2nd letter and E as the 4th letter, test the first letter against the strongest clusters: G contributes 16 matches, A contributes 15, and C contributes 12. Then try a familiar ending such as S, T, E, or Y before considering rarer choices.

The top score is not the most ordinary word: BREEZY reaches 20, while everyday-looking FRIEND scores less than the leading examples. Dictionary coverage also varies: Collins includes 103 matches, compared with 81 in NWL2023 and 79 in ENABLE. Check your game's word list before relying on a less familiar entry.