7-letter words with V as the 1st letter and S as the 5th letter

The pattern fixes two positions but leaves three middle letters and the final letter open. That still produces just 21 tournament-dictionary entries. The gap between 21 Collins matches, 17 in NWL2023, and 16 in ENABLE matters if you play across different word lists. Only two entries count as common English vocabulary, so expect a mix of recognizable words and specialist terms.

At a glance: the V-and-S pattern

• Exactly 21 words match both letter positions.
• 11 matches end in S, more than any other final letter.
• Collins has 21 entries; NWL2023 has 17 and ENABLE has 16.
• VOETSAK and VOETSEK lead the scoring list at 14 points each.

How many 7-letter words have V first and S fifth?

Of the 21 matches, 11 end in S; no other final letter comes close. VIRUSES and VALISES show the S ending clearly, while VENISON fits the fixed positions but ends in N. The next most frequent endings are A, E, and K, with two words apiece.

The pattern doesn’t mean every answer is a familiar plural. VIRUSES and VALISES are recognizable, but the rest of the set includes rarer forms such as VAVASOR and VERISMO. Use the fifth-letter S as your anchor, then test the remaining spaces rather than guessing the final letter.

Which matching words score well, and what should you watch for?

VOETSAK and VOETSEK tie for the top score at 14 points. VAVASOR and VAMOSED follow at 13, while VERISMO scores 12. If you’re choosing between unfamiliar plays, these names give you concrete candidates to check against your rack and board.

For 7-letter words with V as the 1st letter and S as the 5th letter, dictionary coverage is a real constraint: Collins includes all 21, but ENABLE and NWL2023 include fewer. Only two entries rank among common English vocabulary. Check your game’s word list before relying on a specialist term.