7-letter words with B as the 2nd letter and S as the 6th letter

The fixed pattern is _B___S_: B sits in slot two, and S sits in slot six. The mix ranges from ABREAST and ABS CESS to OBELISK and EBONISE. Only one match is classed as common, so the most recognizable candidates stand out from a largely specialized group.

7-letter words with B as the 2nd letter and S as the 6th letter

• 18 entries fit _B___S_; ABOLISH, ABREAST, and OBELISK show three different opening letters.
• All 18 appear in Collins; NWL2023 accepts 13, while ENABLE accepts 11.
• Only one entry is classed as common, and 15 of the 18 have definitions.
• OBELISK tops the score list at 13 points; ABOLISH and OBVERSE each score 12.

Which words make the pattern easier to spot?

ABOLISH and ABREAST are strong anchors because both begin AB, while ABS CESS adds another familiar-looking option with the same opening. OBELISK breaks that run: its second letter is still B, but its first is O. Check the sixth position carefully; the final letter varies.

The opening letters are unusually concentrated: nine matches start with A, five with O, and four with E. That makes the first slot a quick sorting clue once B and S are fixed. For comparison, the same pattern with A in slot two has 317 matches, far more than this B-second set.

Which entries score well, and what should you check?

For 7-letter words with B as the 2nd letter and S as the 6th letter, OBELISK is the scoring standout at 13 points. ABOLISH and OBVERSE follow at 12 each. Those totals make OBELISK the first candidate to inspect when letter values matter, though board placement can change a play’s result.

The dictionary split is a real limitation: Collins includes all 18 matches, but NWL2023 includes 13 and ENABLE includes 11. A word accepted in Collins may not work in a North American game, so check your game’s word list before committing. Most entries are uncommon, which makes pattern fit more reliable than familiarity.