7-letter words with D as the 3rd letter and M as the 7th letter
7-letter words with D as 3rd and M as 7th letter number 19, including BEDROOM, MIDTERM, and BODYCAM.
2 of 19 are everyday words (11%). A mix of familiar words and game-only finds.
With D in 3rd place, S is the most common 7th letter (463 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.
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Best words to play first
- BEDROOM12
- MIDTERM12
- CADMIUM14
- MODICUM14
- SIDEARM10
- DADAISM11
- BODYCAM17
- MUDROOM12
- BUDWORM15
- FIDEISM13
- HADARIM13
- REDREAM10
- DODOISM11
- FADDISM14
- HEDARIM13
- LADANUM10
- LADDISM11
- LADYISM13
- SEDARIM10
All valid words 19
- BEDROOM12
- BODYCAM17
- BUDWORM15
- CADMIUM14
- DADAISM11
- DODOISM11
- FADDISM14
- FIDEISM13
- HADARIM13
- HEDARIM13
- LADANUM10
- LADDISM11
- LADYISM13
- MIDTERM12
- MODICUM14
- MUDROOM12
- REDREAM10
- SEDARIM10
- SIDEARM10
Highest-scoring words
| Word | Scrabble | Words With Friends | Dictionaries |
|---|---|---|---|
| BODYCAM | 17 | 19 | NWL only |
| BUDWORM | 15 | 18 | All three |
| CADMIUM | 14 | 18 | All three |
| MODICUM | 14 | 18 | All three |
| FADDISM | 14 | 15 | All three |
| FIDEISM | 13 | 14 | All three |
| HADARIM | 13 | 13 | All three |
| LADYISM | 13 | 14 | Collins only |
| HEDARIM | 13 | 13 | NWL only |
| BEDROOM | 12 | 14 | All three |
| MIDTERM | 12 | 14 | All three |
| MUDROOM | 12 | 15 | All three |
Every match has the same final letter, so M is fixed in the seventh spot. The variety comes earlier: BEDROOM and MIDTERM look familiar, while CADMIUM, MODICUM, and DADAISM are less everyday choices. Only two entries meet our common-word cutoff, making this a pattern where recognizing a few known words matters more than guessing from a broad vocabulary.
Which words and scores stand out?
- The pattern has 19 matches, and every one ends in M.
- BEDROOM and MIDTERM are familiar examples among the entries.
- Only two words meet our common-word cutoff.
- BODYCAM tops the score list at 17 points.
- B, L, and M tie as the most common first letters, with three matches apiece.
How do the familiar matches compare with rarer ones?
BEDROOM and MIDTERM are the easiest anchors to remember: both fit the fixed D-third, M-last pattern without unusual spelling. CADMIUM and MODICUM also have recognizable forms, but a solver might not reach for them as quickly. The remaining examples include specialist or uncommon terms such as FIDEISM, HADARIM, and SEDARIM.
The first-letter split gives a practical search order. Try B, L, or M first, since each begins three matches; D, F, H, and S each begin two. C is the only first letter represented by a single word, CADMIUM.
That small group is easier to scan than treating all possible starting letters as equally likely.
How to use 7-letter words with D as 3rd and M as 7th letter
Lock in the frame _ _ D _ _ _ M, then test known word shapes before reaching for obscure vocabulary. BEDROOM supplies a common ending, while MIDTERM gives a familiar compound-like form. For a high score, BODYCAM is the standout at 17 points; BUDWORM follows at 15, so the less familiar word does not automatically beat the more recognizable one by much.
Dictionary coverage is the main limitation. NWL2023 accepts 18 of the 19 matches, while Collins accepts 16; a word that appears here may still be absent from a particular game's list. Check your game's word list once before building a play around a rare entry.
The average score is 12.4, so BODYCAM is an outlier rather than a typical result.
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