7-letter words with V as the 1st letter and N as the 7th letter
7-letter words with V first and N last: 16 tournament-dictionary matches, from familiar VERSION to high-scoring VERVAIN.
4 of 16 are everyday words (25%). A mix of familiar words and game-only finds.
With V in 1st place, S is the most common 7th letter (192 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.
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Best words to play first
- VERSION10
- VETERAN10
- VITAMIN12
- VILLAIN10
- VENISON10
- VERVAIN13
- VILLEIN10
- VIDICON13
- VOUDOUN11
- VITRAIN10
- VAURIEN10
- VELAMEN12
- VERMIAN12
- VIBRION12
- VOLUTIN10
- VULTURN10
All valid words 16
Highest-scoring words
The fixed V–N pattern leaves a compact set: every word begins with V and ends with N, with five letters between. VERSION, VETERAN, VITAMIN, and VILLAIN are the recognizable choices. Four words meet the common-word frequency cutoff, so expect a mix of everyday vocabulary and specialist terms such as VERVAIN, VILLEIN, and VIDICON, which show how varied the middle can be.
What stands out in this V-to-N pattern?
- The pattern has 16 entries across tournament dictionaries.
- Collins includes all 16; ENABLE accepts 13, and NWL2023 accepts 14.
- Four entries meet the common-word frequency cutoff.
- The average score is 10.9 points.
- VERVAIN and VIDICON tie for the top score at 13 points.
How do 7-letter words with V first and N last score?
VERVAIN and VIDICON lead at 13 points apiece, ahead of VITAMIN, VELAMEN, VERMIAN, and VIBRION at 12 and VOUDOUN at 11. The familiar VERSION, VETERAN, and VILLAIN each score 10, making them easier to recognize but not the top plays on points. VENISON is another everyday choice, yet it falls outside the ten best scorers.
The final N is a narrow fit for V words: the V-first, S-last pattern has 192 matches, compared with 16 here. The same N ending is much more productive with S first, which has 154 matches. That contrast makes the ending—not just the opening V—the key constraint when you search.
Choosing among 7-letter words with V first and N last
Start with VERSION, VETERAN, VITAMIN, or VILLAIN when you need a familiar word. For points, check VERVAIN and VIDICON first, then confirm that your game accepts the word.
Questions people ask
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