7-letter words with T as the 2nd letter and B as the 5th letter

The pattern _T__B__ has a striking first-letter split: 16 matches begin with S, and ATTABOY is the sole A-starter. STUMBLE and STUBBLE are familiar anchors, while STEMBOK and STROBIL are less obvious. Recognizing the shared opening narrows the clue quickly, but recalling every match is another matter.

At a glance: the T–B pattern

• 17 words match the seven-letter pattern with T second and B fifth.
• 16 start with S; ATTABOY is the only match beginning with A.
• Words ending in D and E tie at four each; three end in Y.
• STEMBOK leads the scoring list at 15 points; STUBBLY scores 14.

Which words fit the T-second, B-fifth pattern?

Recognizable examples include STABBED, STABBER, STUMBLE, STUBBLE, and STUBBED. Their shared ST opening gives you a strong visual cue. Less familiar options include STROBED, STROBIC, and STROBIL, which are harder to recall under a timer.

Collins lists all 17 matches, versus 13 in NWL2023 and 12 in ENABLE. The frequency measure counts only 2 as common, although 13 have definitions. A matching pattern does not guarantee acceptance, so check your game's word list before playing an unfamiliar entry.

How to work through 7-letter words with T second and B fifth

1. Set up _T__B__ first, then try candidate endings.
2. Start with S, which covers 16 matches; leave A as an option for ATTABOY.
3. Sort by the last letter: D and E each occur four times, and Y occurs three times.
4. STEMBOK tops the scoring list at 15 points; check acceptance before playing it.