7-letter words with P as the 2nd letter and O as the 5th letter

This pattern locks in two letters but leaves the first, third, fourth, sixth, and final positions open. The qualifying words start with U, S, E, A, O, or I; U and S lead the group. You’ll see everyday choices such as OPTIONS alongside less familiar entries like EPIZOIC, so check your game’s dictionary before relying on an obscure fit.

At a glance: the pattern’s standouts

• The pattern has 66 words across the listed tournament dictionaries.
• U starts 19 matches, just ahead of S with 18.
• Words ending in E and S tie at 21 apiece.
• EPIZOIC leads the scoring list at 20 points.
• Only 7 matches rank among the most common English words.

Which words score highest?

EPIZOIC scores 20 points, while EPAZOTE, EPIZOON, and EPIZOAN each score 18. Those unusual words can beat a familiar choice on a plain board, but a premium square can change the result; check the board before committing. EPIZOIC’s 20-point lead stands apart from the familiar examples.

For more recognizable options, try SPINOFF at 15 points or APPROVE at 14. EPISODE and OPTIONS are also easy to spot in the pattern, though the strongest scoring choices here are not necessarily the most familiar.

7-letter words with P as the 2nd letter and O as the 5th letter

The final letter narrows the choices quickly: 21 words end in E and another 21 end in S. If you have an open ending, test those two letters first; together they account for most of the pattern’s strongest clusters.

Dictionary coverage is not identical: Collins includes 65 matches, ENABLE 45, and NWL2023 47. The full group is not a set of everyday plays, since only 7 are classed as common. Keep EPISODE, OPTIONS, and APPROVE in mind for familiar fits, and verify less common words in your game’s list.