6-letter words with S as the 4th letter and S as the 5th letter

The doubled S sits in a tight spot: exactly two of the six letters are fixed, leaving four positions to form the word. Familiar choices such as CLASSY and GRASSY share space with less familiar entries like PHOSSY and CRESSY. Just 3 matches qualify as common English words, so the pattern reaches well beyond everyday vocabulary.

6-letter words with S as the 4th and 5th letters at a glance

• Twenty-seven words fit the pattern, each appearing in at least one tournament dictionary.
• CLASSY, GLOSSY and GRASSY are familiar examples; only 3 matches rank as common English words.
• Y ends 12 matches, E ends 11, and A ends 3.
• PHOSSY leads the scoring examples at 14 points; FLOSSY follows at 12.

How do the 27 matching words end?

Y and E dominate: together they finish 23 of the 27 words. The three A-ending entries and single O-ending entry are the exceptions, so a known final letter can quickly narrow your search.

The first letters split in a different way. C and G each start six matches, while P starts four; D and F start two apiece. MOUSSE, CROSSE and GLISSE show that this pattern does not produce only -SSY endings.

Choose a familiar play before chasing the top score

For 6-letter words with S as the 4th and 5th letters, start with a recognisable option such as CLASSY, GRASSY or GLOSSY. Dictionary coverage differs: Collins contains 26 matches, NWL2023 has 21, and ENABLE has 19. Check your game's word list before playing an unfamiliar entry.

PHOSSY is the highest-scoring example at 14 points, but its score does not make it an everyday word. FLOSSY scores 12, while CLASSY, BRASSY, PRISSY and CHASSE each score 11. When you need a reliable choice, familiarity may matter more than the top score.

The average across the 27 words is 9.4, so PHOSSY sits nearly five points above the typical match.