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

The fixed pattern is _T_T__. STATES, STATUS, STATED, STATUE, STATIC, and STITCH give this group a familiar feel. Still, only 6 of the 20 matches rank among common English words. Dictionary coverage varies: Collins lists all 20, while NWL2023 includes 16 and ENABLE includes 13.

At a glance: the strongest clues

• Collins accepts all 20 matches; NWL2023 includes 16, while ENABLE includes 13.
• Seventeen begin with S; two begin with O, and one begins with P.
• S is the most common final letter, appearing in 5 words; C follows with 3.
• STITHY scores 12, ahead of STITCH at 11; the group averages 7.5.

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

The shape is more specific than a simple double-T clue: both fixed T tiles sit inside the word, with two unknown letters between and after them. Seventeen matches start ST, so testing S first narrows the search quickly. STATES, STATUS, STATIC, and STITCH are familiar candidates; STATOR and STATIN offer less obvious alternatives.

The endings help separate the remaining choices. Five words finish in S, including STATES and STOTT(S); three finish in C, including STATIC and OTITIC. Other endings appear less often, so an ending clue can cut down the possibilities before you inspect less familiar entries.

How to use the pattern in a word game

Start with the first letter, then use any known final tile: the S-starting group dominates, and S is also the most frequent ending. If the rack or crossing letters rule out those common shapes, consider O- and P-starting matches. STITCH scores 11, while STITHY reaches 12, making the latter a stronger points play when it fits.

The main limitation is familiarity: 14 of the 20 entries are not among the defined words, and just 6 count as common. Treat the recognisable examples as a first pass, not the whole answer. Check your game's word list before playing an unfamiliar match, especially when the difference between Collins, NWL2023, and ENABLE matters.