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

13 7-letter words with S as the 3rd letter and C as the 7th letter match this pattern, including GASTRIC, ARSENIC, and POSTDOC.

13 wordsTop pick GASTRICHighest score YASHMAC 17

3 of 13 are everyday words (23%). A mix of familiar words and game-only finds.

With S in 3rd place, S is the most common 7th letter (651 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.

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Best words to play first 13 · most-used first

  • GASTRIC10
  • ARSENIC9
  • MASONIC11
  • POSTDOC12
  • BOSONIC11
  • BASILIC11
  • YASHMAC17
  • DISOMIC12
  • DYSURIC13
  • EOSINIC9
  • MESONIC11
  • OPSONIC11
  • OSSIFIC12
All valid words 13

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

  • ARSENIC9
  • BASILIC11
  • BOSONIC11
  • DISOMIC12
  • DYSURIC13
  • EOSINIC9
  • GASTRIC10
  • MASONIC11
  • MESONIC11
  • OPSONIC11
  • OSSIFIC12
  • POSTDOC12
  • YASHMAC17
Letters by positionIn 85% of these words the 6th letter is I.
1st letter
  1. B15%
  2. D15%
  3. M15%
2nd letter
  1. A31%
  2. O23%
  3. R8%
4th letter
  1. O38%
  2. I23%
  3. T15%
5th letter
  1. N46%
  2. M15%
  3. R15%
6th letter
  1. I85%
  2. O8%
  3. A8%

Highest-scoring words

Scrabble and Words With Friends points, before board bonuses
WordScrabbleWords With FriendsDictionaries
YASHMAC1717All three
DYSURIC1314All three
POSTDOC1214All three
DISOMIC1214All three
OSSIFIC1213All three
MASONIC1114All three
BOSONIC1114Collins · NWL
BASILIC1114All three
MESONIC1114All three
OPSONIC1114All three
GASTRIC1012All three
ARSENIC911All three

This narrow letter pattern produces 13 entries, yet just three rank among the most common English words. GASTRIC and ARSENIC are familiar choices; YASHMAC leads the scoring list but is less familiar. The first letter offers little separation, since B, D, M, and O each start two matches.

At a glance: the S-and-C pattern

  • S sits third and C sits seventh in all 13 words.
  • GASTRIC, ARSENIC, and MASONIC are recognizable examples.
  • Three matches rank among the most common English words.
  • YASHMAC tops the scoring list at 17 points.
  • Collins and NWL2023 include 13 matches; ENABLE includes 12.

Which 7-letter words have S third and C last?

GASTRIC, ARSENIC, MASONIC, POSTDOC, and BOSONIC fit the pattern. The other options are BASILIC, YASHMAC, DISOMIC, DYSURIC, EOSINIC, MESONIC, OPSONIC, and OSSIFIC. Use the fixed S and C positions to trim a puzzle’s candidates quickly.

The initial letters divide eight ways: B, D, M, and O each appear twice, while A, E, G, and P each appear once. Knowing the first letter therefore helps most when it points to a single entry. GASTRIC is the only G-starter, and POSTDOC is the only P-starter.

How do these words score in word games?

YASHMAC scores 17 points, followed by DYSURIC at 13. POSTDOC, DISOMIC, and OSSIFIC each earn 12; MASONIC, BOSONIC, and BASILIC each earn 11. The group’s average is 11.5, putting its highest scorer well above the typical result.

Familiarity does not guarantee acceptance across word games. Collins and NWL2023 contain all 13 matches, but ENABLE has 12, and several entries are uncommon or specialized. Check your game’s dictionary for unfamiliar plays.

These 7-letter words with S as the 3rd letter and C as the 7th letter match a pattern; they are not all everyday vocabulary.

Questions people ask

How many 7-letter words have S third and C last?
There are 13 tournament-dictionary words with S in the third position and C in the seventh. GASTRIC, ARSENIC, MASONIC, and POSTDOC are among the more recognizable examples; the rest include several specialized or uncommon terms.
What is the highest-scoring word in this pattern?
YASHMAC is the highest scorer, worth 17 points. DYSURIC follows at 13, while POSTDOC, DISOMIC, and OSSIFIC each score 12. Those values are word scores before any premium board squares are applied.
Are all 13 words accepted in ENABLE?
No. ENABLE includes 12 of the 13 matches, while Collins and NWL2023 include all 13. The facts do not identify which individual entry ENABLE omits, so check the word against your game's dictionary.

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