7-letter words with S as the 1st letter and U as the 6th letter

The sixth-position U makes a small but varied group: SERIOUS, STADIUM, SURPLUS, STARTUP, and SHOTGUN all fit. Nine entries are classed as common, and 78 have definitions. Many examples end in S or M, so the final letter often gives you a second clue after the fixed U.

Pattern snapshot and standouts

• 92 matches put U sixth after initial S.
• 9 are common; 78 have definitions.
• SERIOUS, STADIUM, and SURPLUS are familiar anchors.
• SUBAQUA leads the scoring list at 18 points.

What endings appear after the sixth-position U?

The last letter is often S or M: SERIOUS, SURPLUS, SHUTOUT, STIRRUP, and STRATUS finish with S, while STADIUM, SORGHUM, SANCTUM, STERNUM, and STRATUM finish with M. STARTUP, STANDUP, and SHAKEUP offer a P ending, showing several clear branches from the same fixed slot.

Only nine of the 92 entries are common, so familiar anchors cover a limited share. SAVIOUR and SULPHUR also signal spelling variation that may differ by region or dictionary. SOULFUL, SKILFUL, and SINUOUS add recognizable forms, while rarer candidates should be checked against your game’s word list.

After locating U sixth, inspect the last letter as another filter. SERIOUS and SURPLUS finish with S, while STADIUM and SORGHUM finish with M. This final check narrows a set where only nine entries are classed as common.

The familiar list spans places, objects, and abstract terms: STADIUM, SHOTGUN, and SERIOUS show that the same position does not imply one word family. Check the sixth tile before sorting by meaning.

Which U-six words make the most points?