6-letter words with T as the 2nd letter and I as the 4th letter

This pattern has 37 matches, and 26 begin with S. Strike, string, strict, stairs, and strive show why the STR cluster dominates the recognizable end of the set. The remaining entries include A- and E-openers, so do not assume an S at the front when a clue leaves it unknown.

Pattern facts at a glance

• 37 tournament-dictionary words fit this exact pattern.
• 26 of the 37 words begin with S; 13 entries are common-frequency.
• S closes 12 entries and E closes 9; T appears 4 times.
• ATWIXT scores 16, while STRICK scores 12.

Which examples and endings narrow the set?

S is also the most frequent final letter, with 12 words; E follows at 9 and T at 4. That makes familiar plurals such as strips and stains prominent, while stripe and stride show the E ending. Thirteen entries are common-frequency, a substantial share of this compact set.

The S-first cluster is strong, yet the leading score belongs to ATWIXT. That contrast separates clue frequency from board value. Strike and string are easier to retrieve; an open premium square can make an unusual match worth checking.

Strike, string, strict, and strive all begin STR, but stairs and stains show other familiar routes. There are 11 matches outside the S-first cluster. If the first square is unknown, do not discard the smaller A- and E-starting groups; if it is S, the shared opening still leaves the ending to solve.

A practical clue check