7-letter words with R as the 2nd letter and T as the 3rd letter

The pattern is _RT____, and it produces a compact set with a strong ART- cluster: ARTWORK, ARTICLE, ARTISTS, and ARTISAN all fit; Most entries begin with A, while ORTHROS and URTICAS show that the pattern reaches beyond familiar ART words; Only four entries rank among the top 25,000 English words by wordfreq frequency, so expect some specialist vocabulary.

What stands out in this 18-word pattern?

• Exactly 18 seven-letter words match the R-second, T-third pattern.
• ARTWORK scores 14 points, the top score among these entries.
• URTEXTS and URTEXTE also score 14 points each.
• A begins 12 words; O and U begin three apiece.
• Seven entries end in S, the most common final letter.

Which beginnings and endings appear most?

A dominates the opening position: ARTISTS, ARTWORK, ARTISAN, and ARTLESS are among its 12 entries. Only three words start with O and three with U, including ORTOLAN, ORTHROS, and URTICAS. That concentration makes the first letter a useful filter when the pattern is still open.

S is the most frequent ending, with seven words, including ARTISTS, ARTSIES, and URTEXTS. Five words end in N, while E appears three times. K, R, and T each finish just one entry, so an ending clue can quickly narrow the options.

7-letter words with R as the 2nd letter and T as the 3rd letter

ARTWORK, URTEXTS, and URTEXTE share the top score of 14 points. ORTHROS and ORTHIAN score 10, while ARTICLE scores 9. If you have a K available, ARTWORK combines the strongest score in this set with a recognizable word.

Dictionary coverage is not uniform: Collins lists 16 matches, NWL2023 lists 13, and ENABLE lists 10. The 18-word total includes entries across those tournament lists, so do not assume every option works in every game. Only four entries count as common by wordfreq frequency; check your game's word list before playing an unfamiliar one.