7-letter words with R as the 1st letter and S as the 4th letter

The pattern fixes R in the first spot and S in the fourth, leaving five letters open; The 57 entries appear in at least one tournament dictionary: Collins includes 55, NWL2023 includes 43, and ENABLE includes 38; Only five meet the common-word frequency cutoff, so expect plenty of less familiar choices alongside REASONS and RAISINS.

At a glance

• 57 entries match R _ _ S _ _ _ across at least one tournament dictionary.
• Five qualify as common words, including REASONS and ROASTED.
• RIKSHAW leads the scoring list at 17 points; RAKSHAS follows at 14.
• S is the most frequent final letter, appearing on 17 entries.

Which 7-letter words fit the pattern?

REASONS and RAISINS end in S, while ROASTED finishes in D. REISSUE and RINSING also fit, offering familiar-looking choices before you try less common spellings such as RAKSHAS or RIKSHAW.

The final letter is S on 17 entries; D follows with nine and R with eight. An S ending is a strong place to start when the last tile is unknown, but it is not part of the required pattern.

The first-letter choice makes a difference: this R-and-S pattern has 57 matches, compared with 218 for words that put P first and S fourth. Keep the fixed positions clear when checking candidates; a word that starts with R is not enough if its S sits elsewhere.

How to use 7-letter words with R first and S fourth

For scoring, RIKSHAW tops the listed options at 17 points. RAKSHAS scores 14, while RANSACK and RUSSIFY each score 13. Those less familiar plays outscore everyday REASONS, so check your game’s dictionary before building around an unusual choice.

The dictionary spread is a real limitation: the combined set is broader than any one list, with 38 ENABLE entries and 55 Collins entries. A candidate’s presence here does not guarantee acceptance in every game.