7-letter words with V as the 1st letter and S as the 6th letter

The pattern fixes V in the opening spot and S in the sixth, leaving only the final letter open. That last position is usually T or E: those endings account for 18 of the 26 matches. The vocabulary is specialized, too; just one entry falls among the most common English words, so recognize likely plays before relying on a full rack.

What stands out in this V-and-S pattern?

• There are 26 tournament-dictionary words with V first and S sixth.
• VAMPISH leads the Scrabble scores at 17 points before board bonuses.
• VARNISH and VERBOSE are recognizable examples among the matches.
• T and E are the most frequent final letters, with 10 and 8 words respectively.

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

The answer is 26 across the combined tournament lists, but dictionary coverage differs: Collins contains 24, NWL2023 has 19, and ENABLE has 17. A word accepted in Collins can still be absent from a North American game, so check the word list your table uses before challenging.

The final letter helps narrow a rack quickly. VAGUEST, VAIN EST and VASTEST illustrate T endings, while VANESSA and VISCose show E endings. Only three matches finish in S, despite S already occupying the sixth position.

Which matches are worth spotting first?

Start with VARNISH, VERBOSE, and VAMOOSE if you want words that are easier to recognize. VAMPISH is the scoring standout at 17 points, while VOGUISH and VAGUISH each score 14; the unusual spelling does not automatically make a word a strong play.

Most entries are not everyday vocabulary: only one qualifies as common by the frequency measure. Treat this as a pattern-solving list rather than a promise of familiar words. For 7-letter words with V first and S sixth, verify the exact spelling and your game's dictionary before committing.