7-letter words with N as the 2nd letter and M as the 6th letter

The pattern fixes two positions but leaves the other five open, producing a compact group of words such as ANYTIME, ANATOMY, INFORMS, and ENDGAME. Only four entries rank among common English words, so expect a mix of familiar terms and less everyday vocabulary. The opening and ending letters reveal useful clusters when you narrow a board or solve a pattern clue.

At a glance: the N-and-M pattern

• There are 33 qualifying words across the tournament dictionaries counted here.
• UNCLAMP and UNPLUMB tie for the top score at 13 points each.
• Twenty words end in S, making that the standout final-letter group.
• U starts 9 matches; A and E start 8 apiece, while I starts 6.

Which letter patterns stand out?

The endings are heavily weighted toward S: 20 words finish that way. E comes next with 7, while A and P each finish 2 words; B and Y appear once apiece. That makes an S ending a strong first check when the final square is still unknown.

The starting letters spread more evenly. U leads with 9 words, A and E each contribute 8, and I supplies 6; G and O have one match each. Examples include UNCLAMP, ANTHEMS, ENFLAME, and INSEAMS, so the fixed middle letters do not force a single opening.

Which matches score well, and what should you check?

• UNCLAMP and UNPLUMB score 13 points apiece, ahead of the 12-point group that includes ANYTIME, ANATOMY, and INFORMS.
• Only 4 of the 33 words are classed as common, so a pattern match may still be an unfamiliar word.
• Dictionary coverage differs: Collins includes 31 matches, NWL2023 includes 23, and ENABLE includes 21. Check your game's word list before relying on an entry.