7-letter words with T as the 1st letter and U as the 4th letter

This pattern has 72 matches, compared with 142 for seven-letter words starting with S and placing U fourth. Just 5 entries rank among the most common English words, so THOUGHT and TROUBLE are familiar standouts. S is the most frequent ending, appearing on 32 words.

Pattern facts at a glance

• The pattern returns 72 tournament-dictionary entries.
• Collins includes 71, NWL2023 has 53, and ENABLE has 49; dictionary choice changes eligibility.
• Just 5 entries rank among the most common English words, making familiar matches scarce.
• S dominates the endings: 32 words finish in S, compared with 9 in E and 8 in R.

Which examples and endings narrow the set?

THRUMMY tops the Scrabble scores at 17 points. TEQUILA, THRUWAY, and TOQUETS each score 16, while THRUTCH reaches 15.

For familiar clues, consider THOUGHT, THRUST, TRAUMA, or TENURE; each points to a different meaning. The high-scoring Q words suit a different situation, where board placement makes their points count.

A known fifth or sixth tile can settle a close choice. Don’t reject a match just because an unfamiliar spelling looks unlikely.

A practical clue check

Fix T at the start and U in fourth place, then check the final tile. S gives the largest ending group with 32 matches; E has 9 and R has 8.

The fourth position has a sharp effect: T-first searches produce 192 matches with T there, but only 72 with U. Other seven-letter combinations include 142 matches for S first and U fourth, and 100 for R first and U fourth.

For 7-letter words with T as the 1st letter and U as the 4th letter, try THOUGHT, TROUBLE, or TRIUMPH before less common options such as TENURED, TABULAR, and TUBULES. Only 5 matches are common, so clues often lead beyond everyday vocabulary.