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7-letter words with N as the 3rd letter and B as the 5th letter

The 7-letter words with N as the 3rd letter and B as the 5th letter number 34 across tournament dictionaries.

34 wordsTop pick HANDBAGHighest score BANDBOX 19

2 of 34 are everyday words (6%). Mostly rare words: great for Scrabble, tough for daily puzzles.

With N in 3rd place, I is the most common 5th letter (605 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.

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Best words to play first 34 · most-used first

  • HANDBAG14
  • OMNIBUS11
  • SANDBOX17
  • MINIBUS11
  • TUNABLE9
  • SANDBAG11
  • BONOBOS11
  • MINIBAR11
  • TENABLE9
  • SANDBAR10
  • LONGBOW13
  • IGNOBLE10
  • DINGBAT11
  • WINDBAG14
  • ENNOBLE9
  • BANDBOX19
  • NANOBOT9
  • IGNOBLY13
  • MINABLE11
  • SANDBOY13
  • UNNOBLE9
  • LINKBOY16
  • BONEBED12
  • BONTBOK15
  • FINABLE12
  • FUNEBRE12
  • LINABLE9
  • NANOBES9
  • OWNABLE12
  • RINGBIT10
  • SANDBUR10
  • TENABLY12
  • TUNABLY12
  • WINGBOW16
All valid words 34

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

  • BANDBOX19
  • BONEBED12
  • BONOBOS11
  • BONTBOK15
  • DINGBAT11
  • ENNOBLE9
  • FINABLE12
  • FUNEBRE12
  • HANDBAG14
  • IGNOBLE10
  • IGNOBLY13
  • LINABLE9
  • LINKBOY16
  • LONGBOW13
  • MINABLE11
  • MINIBAR11
  • MINIBUS11
  • NANOBES9
  • NANOBOT9
  • OMNIBUS11
  • OWNABLE12
  • RINGBIT10
  • SANDBAG11
  • SANDBAR10
  • SANDBOX17
  • SANDBOY13
  • SANDBUR10
  • TENABLE9
  • TENABLY12
  • TUNABLE9
  • TUNABLY12
  • UNNOBLE9
  • WINDBAG14
  • WINGBOW16
Letters by positionIn 35% of these words the 6th letter is L.
1st letter
  1. S15%
  2. B12%
  3. T12%
2nd letter
  1. I29%
  2. A26%
  3. O12%
4th letter
  1. D24%
  2. A24%
  3. O21%
6th letter
  1. L35%
  2. O26%
  3. A18%
7th letter
  1. E29%
  2. Y15%
  3. S12%

Highest-scoring words

Scrabble and Words With Friends points, before board bonuses
Score spreadMost of these words score 9 in Scrabble; BANDBOX tops the list with 19. Scores before board bonuses.
  1. 99 points: 7 words
  2. 10 points: 4 words
  3. 1111 points: 7 words
  4. 12 points: 6 words
  5. 1313 points: 3 words
  6. 14 points: 2 words
  7. 1515 points: 1 words
  8. 16 points: 2 words
  9. 1717 points: 1 words
  10. 18 points: 0 words
  11. 1919 points: 1 words
WordScrabbleWords With FriendsDictionaries
BANDBOX1922All three
SANDBOX1719All three
LINKBOY1618All three
WINGBOW1619All three
BONTBOK1518NWL only
HANDBAG1416All three
WINDBAG1417All three
LONGBOW1317All three
IGNOBLY1316All three
SANDBOY1314Collins only
FINABLE1215All three
OWNABLE1215All three

Read the pattern as _ _ N _ B _ _: the fixed letters sit three spaces apart. HANDBAG, SANDBOX, and MINIBUS show that the slots can form familiar compounds, yet only two matches rank among the 25,000 most frequent English words. The remaining entries range beyond everyday vocabulary, so this clue narrows spelling more than meaning.

The pattern and its standouts at a glance

  • The pattern produces 34 entries across ENABLE, Collins, and NWL2023.
  • Only two matches rank among the 25,000 most frequent English words.
  • HANDBAG, SANDBOX, and MINIBUS are familiar examples that fit the slots.
  • BANDBOX tops the Scrabble scores at 19 points.
  • The final letter E occurs 10 times, more often than any other ending.

Which words with this pattern score highest?

BANDBOX takes the top spot at 19 Scrabble points, with SANDBOX next at 17. LINKBOY and WINGBOW are tied at 16, putting both ahead of more familiar options. When your rack and board allow it, check these less obvious candidates before choosing a common compound.

HANDBAG and WINDBAG each score 14, while LONGBOW and IGNOBLY each reach 13. The difference between a recognizable word and a strong play can be substantial: unusual letters make BANDBOX a standout. Premium squares affect a play's final total, so consider the board as well as the base score.

7-letter words with N as the 3rd letter and B as the 5th letter

This exact arrangement is much tighter than nearby patterns. Put R in the third slot instead, keeping B fifth, and the count rises to 65. Keep N third but change the fifth letter to I, and it reaches 605.

If a clue leaves either position open, testing another letter can expand your options quickly.

Endings offer another clue: 10 matches finish with E, while five end in Y. Everyday vocabulary is a limitation here, since just two entries fall among the most frequent English words. Dictionary coverage also varies: Collins has 31 matches, NWL2023 has 29, and ENABLE has 24.

Check your game's word list before playing an unfamiliar entry.

Questions people ask

How many seven-letter words have N third and B fifth?
The pattern matches 34 seven-letter words across tournament dictionaries. That total counts entries found in at least one of Collins, NWL2023, or ENABLE; individual games may not accept every word in the group.
Which word with N third and B fifth scores highest?
BANDBOX is the highest scorer, at 19 Scrabble points. SANDBOX scores 17, and LINKBOY and WINGBOW each score 16. Those are base scores; premium squares can change the total for a play.
Are many of these N-and-B words common?
No. Only two matches rank among the 25,000 most frequent English words. HANDBAG, SANDBOX, and MINIBUS are familiar examples, but many other entries are less common, so check your game's dictionary before using an unfamiliar one.

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