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7-letter words with H as the 2nd letter and D as the 6th letter

15 7-letter words with H as the 2nd letter and D as the 6th letter match _H___D_, including SHIELDS and THREADS.

15 wordsTop pick SHIELDSHighest score PHYSEDS 16

3 of 15 are everyday words (20%). A mix of familiar words and game-only finds.

With H in 2nd place, E is the most common 6th letter (495 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.

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Best words to play first 15 · most-used first

  • SHIELDS11
  • THREADS11
  • SHOULDA11
  • CHARADE13
  • SHROUDS11
  • SHAHADA14
  • THREADY14
  • SHREDDY15
  • CHAMADE15
  • SHAHIDS14
  • CHIELDS13
  • PHYSEDS16
  • SHAIRDS11
  • SHAKUDO15
  • SHROUDY14
All valid words 15

A to Z. Includes rare and Collins-only words. Linked tiles open the word's meaning, score and rhymes.

  • CHAMADE15
  • CHARADE13
  • CHIELDS13
  • PHYSEDS16
  • SHAHADA14
  • SHAHIDS14
  • SHAIRDS11
  • SHAKUDO15
  • SHIELDS11
  • SHOULDA11
  • SHREDDY15
  • SHROUDS11
  • SHROUDY14
  • THREADS11
  • THREADY14
Letters by positionIn 60% of these words the 1st letter is S.
1st letter
  1. S60%
  2. C20%
  3. T13%
3rd letter
  1. A40%
  2. R33%
  3. I13%
4th letter
  1. E33%
  2. H13%
  3. O13%
5th letter
  1. A33%
  2. U20%
  3. L20%
7th letter
  1. S47%
  2. Y20%
  3. E13%

Highest-scoring words

Scrabble and Words With Friends points, before board bonuses
WordScrabbleWords With FriendsDictionaries
PHYSEDS1615All three
SHREDDY1513Collins only
CHAMADE1516All three
SHAKUDO1515Collins only
SHAHADA1412Collins · NWL
THREADY1412All three
SHAHIDS1412NWL only
SHROUDY1413Collins only
CHARADE1313All three
CHIELDS1314All three
SHIELDS1111All three
THREADS1110All three

The fixed letters leave four open positions, but the results lean heavily toward one starting letter: nine of the 15 words begin with S. Only three entries rank among common English words, so familiar options such as SHIELDS and THREADS stand out from less everyday forms. Use the pattern to narrow a board or puzzle, then check the game’s dictionary before playing an unfamiliar entry.

7-letter words with H as the 2nd letter and D as the 6th letter

  • The pattern _H___D_ has 15 tournament-dictionary matches.
  • Nine words start with S; C starts three, T starts two, and P starts one.
  • Seven entries end in S, while three end in Y.
  • Just three entries are common English words, and 10 have definitions.
  • Collins includes 13 matches, NWL2023 includes 12, and ENABLE includes 9; those totals overlap.

Which words start or end with S?

SHIELDS and SHROUDS show the dominant shape: both start with S, keep H in the second spot, and finish with the required D in position six before a final S. THREADS follows the same ending but begins with T. These recognizable examples make good first checks when the surrounding letters are uncertain.

The less familiar options also follow the pattern exactly. SHAHADA and SHAKUDO end in A and O, while THREADY and SHROUDY end in Y. CHARade is not a match because its letter positions differ; CHARade has D in the fifth spot, not the sixth. For this clue, verify the position rather than relying on a similar-looking word.

Which entries score most in Scrabble?

PHYSEDS leads the Scrabble scores at 16 points. SHREDDY, CHAMADE, and SHAKUDO each score 15, followed by SHAHADA, THREADY, SHAHIDS, and SHROUDY at 14. The top scorer is an obscure-looking play, so knowing the pattern can reveal an option that a quick scan might miss.

These are base word scores, not a promise of a particular board result: premium squares and any game-specific rules change the total. A common mistake is to choose a familiar word automatically; compare the letters and board placement first, especially when PHYSEDS or SHREDDY fits available tiles.

Keep the dictionary difference in mind

Note

The three dictionary counts are not interchangeable: a word accepted in Collins may not appear in NWL2023 or ENABLE. Check your game’s word list before committing to a rare entry.

Questions people ask

How many seven-letter words have H second and D sixth?
There are 15 tournament-dictionary matches for this pattern. SHIELDS, THREADS, and SHROUDS are among the more recognizable examples. The fixed positions are _H___D_, with four letters left open.
What is the highest-scoring word in this group?
PHYSEDS scores 16 points in the Scrabble scoring. SHREDDY, CHAMADE, and SHAKUDO follow at 15 points each. Board bonuses can change a play’s final total, so these figures are listed scores.
Are there common words matching this letter pattern?
Yes. Three matches rank among common English words, including SHIELDS and THREADS. Most entries are less familiar, so a word that fits the letter positions is not automatically accepted in every game; confirm it against your game’s dictionary.

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