7-letter words with S as the 3rd letter and O as the 6th letter

That fixed pattern leaves 65 tournament-dictionary words, but many are less familiar than MISSION, FASHION, or SESSION. The opening letters vary, while N is the most common final letter by a clear margin. CASHBOX tops the score list at 21 points.

The pattern and its word lists at a glance

• The S-third, O-sixth pattern matches 65 words across the tournament dictionaries.
• Collins includes 63 matches, while NWL2023 includes 52; their accepted words overlap but do not match exactly.
• ENABLE contains 48 matches, fewer than either Collins or NWL2023.
• Eleven matches rank among the common words; 51 have definitions.
• The average score is 11.3 points, but CASHBOX stands well above that average.

Which words fit the S-third, O-sixth pattern?

MISSION, FASHION, SESSION, and PASSION show the familiar side of the pattern. DESKTOP and CUSHION are other recognizable choices, while BASTION and VISITOR give you different opening letters to work with. MISSION, FASHION, SESSION, and PASSION all end in -ION, which is where the N lead comes from.

N finishes 19 matches, making it the standout ending; T comes next with 9. B begins 9 words and M begins 9, so those two starting letters tie. The spread matters when you have a fixed first letter or a final N in your rack.

Which matching words score the most?

CASHBOX scores 21 points before board bonuses, ahead of POSTBOX at 18. Both combine the fixed S and O with high-value letters, so keep them in mind when your rack supports an uncommon opening.

For 7-letter words with S as the 3rd letter and O as the 6th letter, familiar examples are only part of the story: the tournament lists contain less common entries too. CASHBOX is a strong scoring candidate, but it is not a likely everyday choice. Check your game’s word list before playing, since Collins, NWL2023, and ENABLE accept different totals.