7-letter words with B as the 2nd letter and A as the 5th letter

With B fixed in position two and A in position five, the pattern is _B__A__. Only one of the 15 entries ranks as common by frequency. Familiar options such as ABSTAIN and ABREAST sit beside specialized forms like ABOMASA and OBOLARY, so this pattern works better for solving a precise letter-placement clue than for browsing everyday vocabulary.

The pattern at a glance

• Exactly 15 tournament-dictionary words match _B__A__.
• Collins includes 15 matches; ENABLE and NWL2023 include 10 each.
• ABROACH leads the score list at 14 points; five words tie at 12.
• Eleven matches start with A, three with O, and one with E.
• Five matches end in E, while three end in T.

Which words fit this letter pattern?

ABSTAIN, ABREAST, and ABIGAIL are among the more recognizable entries; each starts with A and keeps the fixed B and A in place. OBVIATE and OBOVATE show that O can lead the same pattern, while EBRIATE is the lone E-starting example. The first-letter split is sharply uneven: 11 A words, three O words, and one E word.

Familiar vocabulary is the exception: just one entry is classed as common, although 12 have dictionary definitions. ABOMASA, ABOMASI, ABTHANE, and OBOLARY are less familiar candidates. That distinction matters in a tight board position, where a plausible spelling can still be rejected by a game’s chosen lexicon.

7-letter words with B as the 2nd letter and A as the 5th letter

Word endings help narrow a guess: five matches finish with E, and three finish with T. ABROACH scores 14 points before board bonuses. OBVIATE, OBOVATE, ABEYANT, OBOLARY, and ABTHANE each score 12, giving you several alternatives if ABROACH does not fit your rack.

Dictionary coverage is uneven: Collins lists all 15 matches, while ENABLE and NWL2023 each list 10. The pattern therefore includes entries that may not transfer between game versions. Check your game’s word list before playing an unfamiliar form; the full set is not accepted everywhere.