7-letter words with K as the 3rd letter and S as the 4th letter

This pattern is a narrow one: none of its 12 words falls among the most common English words, and 9 have definitions. IRKSOME is the most recognizable example; JUKSKEI is the standout for scoring. The entries appear across Collins, NWL2023, and ENABLE, but not every word is accepted in every game.

The pattern at a glance

• Exactly 12 tournament-dictionary words fit K in position three and S in position four.
• JUKSKEI leads the score list at 22 points.
• Five matches end in S; IRKSOME ends in E.
• The first letters B, I, R, and S each begin two matches.
• Collins includes 11 matches, NWL2023 includes 4, and ENABLE includes 2.

Which words fit K third and S fourth?

IRKSOME is the easiest word to spot in this set, while INKSPOT offers a familiar compound shape. The remaining examples include RAKSHAS, RIKSHAW, and LOKSHEN. Their shared middle is fixed, but the opening and ending letters vary widely.

Five words finish with S, including RAKSHAS, BUKSHIS, and MOKSHAS. The other endings are E, I, L, N, T, and W. That spread matters when your final tile is known: an S ending narrows the choices, while an E ending points to IRKSOME or LOKSHEN.

Using 7-letter words with K third and S fourth

Treat K and S as locked middle tiles, then test the remaining positions against the crossings. JUKSKEI scores 22, but its unusual spelling makes it a risky guess when you need a familiar word. IRKSOME is easier to recognize, though it scores less.

The clearest limitation is vocabulary: none of these entries meets our common-word cutoff. Only 9 have definitions here, so a valid tournament entry may still be unfamiliar. Check your game's word list before playing, since Collins, NWL2023, and ENABLE do not contain identical sets.