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7-letter words with S as the 3rd letter and B as the 5th letter

The 29 7-letter words with S as the 3rd letter and B as the 5th letter include VISIBLE, ROSEBUD, and CASHBOX.

29 wordsTop pick VISIBLEHighest score CASHBOX 21

3 of 29 are everyday words (10%). A mix of familiar words and game-only finds.

With S in 3rd place, I is the most common 5th letter (515 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.

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Best words to play first 29 · most-used first

  • VISIBLE12
  • DISABLE10
  • VISIBLY15
  • DISOBEY13
  • ROSEBUD10
  • DUSTBIN10
  • TASKBAR13
  • FUSIBLE12
  • RISIBLE9
  • POSTBOX18
  • CASHBOX21
  • POSABLE11
  • POSTBUS11
  • LISTBOX16
  • POSTBAG12
  • ROSEBAY12
  • WASHBAG16
  • NOSEBAG10
  • CASABAS11
  • LOSABLE9
  • BOSSBOY14
  • WASABIS12
  • UNSOBER9
  • POSTBOY14
  • RISIBLY12
  • AUSUBOS9
  • BOSHBOK18
  • FUSIBLY15
  • MISTBOW14
All valid words 29

A to Z. Includes rare and Collins-only words. Linked tiles open the word's meaning, score and rhymes.

  • AUSUBOS9
  • BOSHBOK18
  • BOSSBOY14
  • CASABAS11
  • CASHBOX21
  • DISABLE10
  • DISOBEY13
  • DUSTBIN10
  • FUSIBLE12
  • FUSIBLY15
  • LISTBOX16
  • LOSABLE9
  • MISTBOW14
  • NOSEBAG10
  • POSABLE11
  • POSTBAG12
  • POSTBOX18
  • POSTBOY14
  • POSTBUS11
  • RISIBLE9
  • RISIBLY12
  • ROSEBAY12
  • ROSEBUD10
  • TASKBAR13
  • UNSOBER9
  • VISIBLE12
  • VISIBLY15
  • WASABIS12
  • WASHBAG16
Letters by positionIn 38% of these words the 2nd letter is O.
1st letter
  1. P17%
  2. R14%
  3. D10%
2nd letter
  1. O38%
  2. I28%
  3. A17%
4th letter
  1. T24%
  2. I21%
  3. A17%
6th letter
  1. L31%
  2. O28%
  3. A21%
7th letter
  1. Y24%
  2. E21%
  3. S14%

Highest-scoring words

Scrabble and Words With Friends points, before board bonuses
Score spreadMost of these words score 12 in Scrabble; CASHBOX tops the list with 21. Scores before board bonuses.
  1. 99 points: 4 words
  2. 10 points: 4 words
  3. 1111 points: 3 words
  4. 12 points: 6 words
  5. 1313 points: 2 words
  6. 14 points: 3 words
  7. 1515 points: 2 words
  8. 16 points: 2 words
  9. 1717 points: 0 words
  10. 18 points: 2 words
  11. 1919 points: 0 words
  12. 20 points: 0 words
  13. 2121 points: 1 words
WordScrabbleWords With FriendsDictionaries
CASHBOX2122All three
POSTBOX1820All three
BOSHBOK1819All three
LISTBOX1618NWL only
WASHBAG1617NWL only
VISIBLY1517All three
FUSIBLY1517All three
BOSSBOY1415Collins only
POSTBOY1415All three
MISTBOW1416All three
DISOBEY1313All three
TASKBAR1314Collins · NWL

Only 3 matches qualify as common, but familiar examples such as VISIBLE, DISABLE, and ROSEBUD give the pattern recognizable anchors. Other fits include compounds like CASHBOX and POSTBOX, plus less familiar forms. A fixed-letter clue narrows your search; it does not guarantee that every matching word is accepted in your game.

At a glance

  • The pattern returns 29 tournament-list matches, a compact pool for seven-letter words with these two fixed positions.
  • Collins and NWL2023 each recognize 27 entries, while ENABLE includes 23, so dictionary choice changes the usable set.
  • Just 3 matches qualify as common; familiar anchors include VISIBLE, DISABLE, and ROSEBUD, alongside specialized compounds.
  • Definitions are available for 19 matches, and the average tile value is 12.7 points, though individual scores vary sharply.

7-letter words with S as the 3rd letter and B as the 5th letter

Several familiar forms make a quick first pass: VISIBLE, DISABLE, and ROSEBUD all fit. The broader group also includes VISIBLY, DISOBEY, DUSTBIN, and TASKBAR. These examples show why checking both fixed positions matters: a word can look promising at the start and still miss the B in slot five.

Ending letters help sort the options. Seven matches end in Y, including VISIBLY and POSABLE, while six end in E, including VISIBLE and DISABLE. That makes the final letter a useful filter when your rack or puzzle clue has already the middle pattern.

Scan for related forms rather than testing each word from scratch: VISIBLE and VISIBLY share their first six letters, so the final tile separates two valid fits. DISABLE and DISOBEY share DIS at the front, then diverge around the fixed B. Those small family patterns can narrow a search faster than random guesses.

Which matches score highest?

CASHBOX leads the scoring examples at 21 points; POSTBOX scores 18, and LISTBOX scores 16. The X helps explain the standout totals: CASHBOX and POSTBOX pair that high-value tile with mostly low-value letters, beating familiar options such as VISIBLE on base score.

A strong score does not guarantee acceptance. Collins and NWL2023 each list 27 matches, compared with 23 in ENABLE, and many entries are uncommon. Check your game's word list before playing a rare compound or inflected form.

Questions people ask

How many 7-letter words have S third and B fifth?
There are 29 matches in the tournament-dictionary lists. The set includes familiar words such as VISIBLE and ROSEBUD, plus compounds including CASHBOX and POSTBOX. Dictionary coverage differs, so a match to the letter pattern alone does not confirm acceptance in your game.
What is the highest-scoring word in this pattern?
CASHBOX is the top scorer at 21 points. POSTBOX follows at 18, while LISTBOX scores 16. CASHBOX and POSTBOX both use X, which contributes strongly to their base tile totals before any board bonuses.
Are most of these words common?
No. Only 3 matches meet the common-word cutoff. VISIBLE, DISABLE, and ROSEBUD are recognizable examples, while other matches include less familiar compounds and word forms. For a game, check the applicable dictionary rather than relying on how familiar a word sounds.

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