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

This pattern is unusually tight: all 20 answers finish in H, and none rank among the 25,000 most common English words. BLEMISH and FLEMISH are the most recognizable examples, while ZLOTYCH is the standout for points. The lists differ by dictionary: Collins includes all 20, compared with 12 in NWL2023 and 11 in ENABLE.

At a glance: the L-and-H pattern

• There are 20 tournament-dictionary words with L second and H seventh.
• ZLOTYCH scores 24 points, the highest score in this group.
• All 20 matches end in H; no other final letter appears.
• FLEMISH and BLEMISH are recognizable options among the less common entries.
• Five matches start with A, more than any other first letter.

Which 7-letter words with L second and H last score most?

ZLOTYCH leads with 24 points, well ahead of KLATSCH, KLOOTCH, and BLOKISH at 16 each. Its Z is the scoring engine, so the word stands out even before a premium square is involved.

FLEMISH, CLAYISH, and FLAUNCH each score 15, while BLEMISH and CLERUCH each score 14. These familiar-looking options sit in a narrow band below the top three, making them easier to compare during a rack choice.

The group’s average score is 13.9, but that average hides the jump to ZLOTYCH. For a practical move, check the board: the 24-point tile total is not a guarantee of the best play if another word reaches a premium square.

Why is this letter pattern so narrow?

Only 20 words match L in position two and H at the end, versus 108 with A in position two and the same final H. Changing one letter in the clue opens a much larger pool, so verify both fixed positions before scanning candidates.

The matching words are also uncommon: the common-word count is zero, and 14 of the 20 have definitions. Collins accepts the full group, but NWL2023 and ENABLE include fewer; check your game's word list before relying on a rare entry such as ZLOTYCH or KLOOTCH.