7-letter words with M as the 2nd letter and Y as the 7th letter

The fixed pattern is _M____Y: M occupies the second slot, and every match ends in Y. You’ll find recognizable choices such as EMBASSY, IMAGERY, and AMNESTY alongside less familiar entries. Five matches rank among the commonest English words, so the pattern mixes practical vocabulary with specialist game finds.

At a glance: M-second, Y-ending words

• There are 22 matching seven-letter words, and all finish with Y.
• The most common first letter is A, with nine matches; S follows with six.
• Only five entries are among the commonest English words, including EMBASSY and EMPATHY.
• SMICKLY leads the scoring list at 18 points; EMPATHY and AMPLIFY each score 17.
• The list has 22 Collins entries, compared with 16 in both ENABLE and NWL2023.

Which words are easiest to recognize?

Start with AMNESTY, EMBASSY, IMAGERY, and AMENITY: these familiar words make the fixed M and final Y easier to spot. AMPLIFY and SMARTLY are also recognizable, while AMIABLY offers a less obvious route through the same letter pattern.

The opening letters narrow the search quickly. A begins nine matches, while S begins six; E, I, and O account for the remaining seven. That leaves no single starting letter to rely on, so check both the second and final positions before rejecting a candidate.

How to use 7-letter words with M second and Y last

For a high-value play, SMICKLY is the standout at 18 points, but it is an uncommon word. EMPATHY and AMPLIFY score 17 apiece and are easier to recognize. The group averages 14.2 points, so even a familiar option can carry a solid score before board bonuses.

A useful distinction: Collins includes all 22 matches, while ENABLE and NWL2023 include 16 each. That gap matters in word games with different accepted lists; check your game’s dictionary before building a play around an unfamiliar entry.