7-letter words with E as the 2nd letter and P as the 7th letter

The pattern fixes two letters but leaves five positions open, so the first letter quickly narrows your search. R leads with five matches, while B and D each start four. Just three words in the group rank among the most common English words, making familiar examples like DEVELOP and KETCHUP easier to spot than many alternatives.

At a glance: the E-second, P-last pattern

• Twenty-two seven-letter words have E in position two and P at the end.
• All 22 matches finish with P; their first letters range from B through S.
• R starts five matches, while B and D start four apiece.
• Only three matches fall among the 25,000 most common English words.
• KETCHUP and REEQUIP tie for the top tile score at 18 points.

Which E-second, P-last words score highest?

KETCHUP and REEQUIP share the top score at 18 points each; BETHUMP follows at 16. HERSHIP scores 15, while DESKTOP, BELLHOP, DEWDROP, HENCOOP, BEDLAMP, and GEMCLIP each score 14.

KETCHUP is the standout familiar scorer, but REEQUIP shows why unusual letter combinations deserve a second look. A strong rack score is not the same as an easy play: board premiums and available hooks still shape your move. Keep both 18-point options in mind when the rack and board suit them.

How to sort 7-letter words with E second and P last

Start with R-, B-, and D- words: those initials account for 13 of the 22 matches. Examples include REGROUP and RESTAMP under R, BELLHOP and BEDLAMP under B, and DEVELOP and DESKTOP under D. This quick sort checks most candidates before you need to scan less common initials.

For 7-letter words with E second and P last, dictionary coverage matters as much as pattern fit. Collins includes all 22 matches, compared with 18 in NWL2023 and 17 in ENABLE. Some options, such as DEMIREP or GENIPAP, are far less familiar than DEVELOP; check your game's word list before building a play around an obscure entry.