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

The fixed pattern is __NS___: N and S sit together in the middle, while the other five letters vary. Of the 130 matches, 21 are among the most common English words, so the pattern mixes everyday vocabulary with tournament-list entries you may not recognize. Examples include density, pension, console, and mansion. The counts cover words found in at least one tournament dictionary.

The pattern and its standout facts

• There are 130 matching seven-letter words with N third and S fourth.
• Monster, consent, density, and pension are familiar examples.
• The list has 97 words with definitions.
• Words average 9.6 points in the scoring data.
• JANSKYS tops the scores at 21 points.

How many words end in S?

Thirty-seven matches end in S, making it the most frequent final letter in this group. That ending appears in words such as sensors, sunsets, and censors. The next most common ending is E, with 14 words; R follows with 13.

The pattern also has a useful contrast between familiar and less common choices. Monster, tension, and consume are among the recognizable examples, while the full set extends well beyond the 21 common words. If you are solving a clue, use the fixed NS pair first, then test likely endings such as S, E, or R.

Which matches score the most?

JANSKYS leads at 21 points, followed by MENSCHY at 17 and KINSHIP at 16. Those are less familiar plays than consent or mansion, but their higher values make them worth checking when your rack and board fit. DENSIFY scores 14, while KINSMAN and GUNSHIP each score 13.

A practical limitation: not every match is a familiar everyday word, and dictionary coverage differs. The set has 126 Collins entries, 103 NWL2023 entries, and 91 ENABLE entries, so check your game's word list before playing an unfamiliar option. For a more accessible starting point, try monster, density, or consult.