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7-letter words with Y as the 3rd letter and M as the 6th letter

There are 15 7-letter words with Y as the 3rd letter and M as the 6th letter, including ANYTIME, DAYTIME, and RHYTHMS.

15 wordsTop pick ANYTIMEHighest score OXYSOME 19

3 of 15 are everyday words (20%). A mix of familiar words and game-only finds.

With Y in 3rd place, E is the most common 6th letter (69 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.

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Best words to play first 15 · most-used first

  • ANYTIME12
  • DAYTIME13
  • RHYTHMS18
  • ASYLUMS12
  • THYMOMA17
  • MAYHEMS17
  • PAYNIMS14
  • AMYLUMS14
  • GAYSOME13
  • LAYTIME12
  • NOYSOME12
  • OXYSOME19
  • RHYTHMI18
  • SKYHOME19
  • TOYSOME12
All valid words 15

A to Z. Includes rare and Collins-only words. Linked tiles open the word's meaning, score and rhymes.

  • AMYLUMS14
  • ANYTIME12
  • ASYLUMS12
  • DAYTIME13
  • GAYSOME13
  • LAYTIME12
  • MAYHEMS17
  • NOYSOME12
  • OXYSOME19
  • PAYNIMS14
  • RHYTHMI18
  • RHYTHMS18
  • SKYHOME19
  • THYMOMA17
  • TOYSOME12
Letters by positionIn 53% of these words the 7th letter is E.
1st letter
  1. A20%
  2. R13%
  3. T13%
2nd letter
  1. A33%
  2. H20%
  3. O13%
4th letter
  1. T33%
  2. S27%
  3. L13%
5th letter
  1. O40%
  2. I27%
  3. U13%
7th letter
  1. E53%
  2. S33%
  3. I7%

Highest-scoring words

Scrabble and Words With Friends points, before board bonuses
WordScrabbleWords With FriendsDictionaries
OXYSOME1919All three
SKYHOME1918Collins only
RHYTHMS1816All three
RHYTHMI1816Collins only
THYMOMA1717NWL only
MAYHEMS1717All three
PAYNIMS1416All three
AMYLUMS1417All three
DAYTIME1313All three
GAYSOME1314Collins only
ANYTIME1213All three
ASYLUMS1214All three

The fixed positions leave a compact search space, but the words range from everyday compounds to specialist vocabulary. ANYTIME and DAYTIME are quick to spot; RHYTHMS shows how unusual letter combinations can still fit. The endings are especially uneven, giving you a practical way to test a final-letter clue.

At a glance: the pattern and its strongest plays

  • Fifteen tournament-dictionary entries match the pattern _ _ Y _ _ M _.
  • Only 3 matches count as common by frequency.
  • Eight end in E; five end in S; A and I appear as endings once each.
  • Collins lists 14 matches; NWL2023 lists 9 and ENABLE lists 8.
  • OXYSOME and SKYHOME tie for the top score at 19.

Which words fit the Y-third, M-sixth pattern?

ANYTIME and DAYTIME stand out as familiar compounds, while RHYTHMS is a striking fit with its dense run of consonants. Other entries, such as THYMOMA and PAYNIMS, are less likely to come to mind when you first see the pattern. Only 3 matches count as common, so expect plenty of specialist vocabulary.

Ending letters provide a useful shortcut. Eight of the 15 matches finish in E, and five finish in S; A and I each appear just once. When a final-letter clue is available, check E and S first; an A or I ending narrows the options sharply.

Starting letters are more varied: A begins three matches, while R and T each begin two. That spread keeps the first letter from pointing to one dominant word family. If your opening tile is A, compare ANYTIME, AMYLUMS, and ASYLUMS before settling on a fit.

How to use 7-letter words with Y 3rd and M 6th

For 7-letter words with Y as the 3rd letter and M as the 6th letter, place the known letters first, then use the ending and opening clues to narrow your choices. The pattern is a constraint, not a shortcut to everyday vocabulary: only 3 matches are common, and several are specialist forms.

  • Try ANYTIME or DAYTIME when the rack supports a familiar E-ending.
  • Keep RHYTHMS and RHYTHMI in mind for S- and I-ending patterns.
  • Save OXYSOME or SKYHOME for a scoring chance; each reaches 19 points.

Questions people ask

Which words in this pattern score the most?
OXYSOME and SKYHOME share the highest score, 19 points each. RHYTHMS and RHYTHMI follow at 18, while THYMOMA and MAYHEMS score 17. The strongest scores come from less familiar spellings, not the everyday options ANYTIME and DAYTIME.
Are all 15 words accepted in the same dictionaries?
No. Collins contains 14 matches, while NWL2023 has 9 and ENABLE has 8, so acceptance varies by word list. Check your game's dictionary before playing an unfamiliar entry, especially a less familiar option such as OXYSOME or SKYHOME.
What are some familiar words with Y third and M sixth?
ANYTIME, DAYTIME, and RHYTHMS are recognizable examples that fit the fixed positions. The same pattern also produces less familiar forms such as PAYNIMS and OXYSOME. Use the familiar examples to verify the letter pattern, then consider less common options if your game allows them.

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