7-letter words with T as the 2nd letter and M as the 7th letter
7-letter words with T as the 2nd letter and M as the 7th letter total 19, including STADIUM and 15-point STICKUM.
2 of 19 are everyday words (11%). A mix of familiar words and game-only finds.
With T in 2nd place, S is the most common 7th letter (188 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.
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Best words to play first
- STADIUM10
- ATHEISM12
- STARDOM10
- STERNUM9
- STEPMOM13
- STRATUM9
- STATISM9
- YTTRIUM12
- ATOMISM11
- ATAVISM12
- STICKUM15
- STANNUM9
- STEWBUM14
- ETACISM11
- ETATISM9
- ITACISM11
- STIBIUM11
- STOMIUM11
- UTOPISM11
All valid words 19
- ATAVISM12
- ATHEISM12
- ATOMISM11
- ETACISM11
- ETATISM9
- ITACISM11
- STADIUM10
- STANNUM9
- STARDOM10
- STATISM9
- STEPMOM13
- STERNUM9
- STEWBUM14
- STIBIUM11
- STICKUM15
- STOMIUM11
- STRATUM9
- UTOPISM11
- YTTRIUM12
Highest-scoring words
| Word | Scrabble | Words With Friends | Dictionaries |
|---|---|---|---|
| STICKUM | 15 | 18 | All three |
| STEWBUM | 14 | 17 | All three |
| STEPMOM | 13 | 16 | NWL only |
| ATHEISM | 12 | 12 | All three |
| YTTRIUM | 12 | 13 | All three |
| ATAVISM | 12 | 14 | All three |
| ATOMISM | 11 | 13 | All three |
| ETACISM | 11 | 13 | Collins only |
| ITACISM | 11 | 13 | Collins only |
| STIBIUM | 11 | 14 | All three |
| UTOPISM | 11 | 14 | All three |
| STOMIUM | 11 | 14 | Collins only |
M is the final letter for every one of these 19 matches. Eleven begin with S, but the set also includes ATHEISM, ETACISM, ITACISM, and UTOPISM. Only two entries count as common, so the familiar anchors matter more than the raw size suggests.
19 matches in this letter frame
- All 19 words finish with M.
- 11 begin with S; the other eight have varied openings.
- STADIUM, ATHEISM, and STARDOM are familiar anchors.
- STICKUM leads at 15 points, followed by STEWBUM at 14.
Which openings appear before the fixed T?
S is the leading first letter with 11 entries. A contributes three, E contributes two, and I, U, and Y appear once apiece. That makes an initial S a strong first check, though a known A or E still leaves several plausible words such as ATHEISM and ETACISM.
The endings create a mixed vocabulary set: STADIUM and STERNUM name concrete things, while ATHEISM and STATISM are abstract nouns. STARDOM and STEPMOM are familiar compounds. Commonness is limited to two entries, so the full candidate pool quickly moves beyond casual vocabulary.
Is the top scorer also the familiar choice?
STICKUM scores 15 points before premiums, ahead of STEWBUM at 14 and STEPMOM at 13. STADIUM is recognizable but scores less, while ATHEISM and YTTRIUM reach 12. The highest value is therefore a specialist-looking entry rather than the obvious everyday anchor.
Use STADIUM, ATHEISM, and STARDOM to test likely letters first, then open the broader list if the board supports another opening. With only two common entries among 19 matches, a plausible construction ending in M can still be invalid in your game; check the word list for unfamiliar forms.
A final M is less common in ordinary English than an S or D, which is why this compact group feels distinctive. Use that tile as an anchor, then distinguish the noun endings rather than forcing a familiar suffix.
Questions people ask
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