3-Letter Words Containing V
All 3-letter dictionary words that include the letter sequence V. Combining exact length with an internal substring mirrors advanced Pattern Finder filters without opening the interactive tool.
This page summarises 88 valid words — mean length 3, mean score 7.7.
- Total words
- 88
- Avg length
- 3 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 7.7 pts
- Highest scoring
- qqv (24 pts)
- Longest word
- qqv (3 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 9(10%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 88 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. This list includes 9 words with high-value letters like Q, X, or Z — prime targets for premium squares on a Scrabble board. Suffix patterns such as -AV, -IV, -VA, -ABV appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise qqv (24 pts) — they lead this list on raw tile value. Daily Wordle solvers benefit from lists like this when a letter pattern repeats across puzzles; knowing valid words in advance reduces wasted guesses. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 7.7 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.37, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
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Strategy & study tips
Premium letters drive the top of this list. Prioritise words with Q, X, Z, J, or K when double- and triple-letter squares are open — raw tile value here often exceeds 15 points before multipliers. About 10% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Internal substrings often appear in compound answers. Scan length sections below to match exact slot size. Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- QQV (3 letters, 24 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- XXV (3 letters, 20 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- VIZ (3 letters, 15 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- JUV (3 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- VAX (3 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- VEX (3 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- VOX (3 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- XIV (3 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
3-letter words
- qqv24 pts
- xxv20 pts
- viz15 pts
- juv13 pts
- vax13 pts
- vex13 pts
- vox13 pts
- xiv13 pts
- xvi13 pts
- hvy12 pts
- hav9 pts
- ivy9 pts
- ohv9 pts
- vav9 pts
- vaw9 pts
- vow9 pts
- abv8 pts
- bvt8 pts
- cav8 pts
- civ8 pts
- mev8 pts
- obv8 pts
- pav8 pts
- pvt8 pts
- svc8 pts
- vac8 pts
- vic8 pts
- vim8 pts
- vip8 pts
- voc8 pts
- vum8 pts
- adv7 pts
- avg7 pts
- dev7 pts
- div7 pts
- evg7 pts
- gov7 pts
- guv7 pts
- vag7 pts
- veg7 pts
- vod7 pts
- vog7 pts
- vug7 pts
- ava6 pts
- ave6 pts
- avn6 pts
- avo6 pts
- env6 pts
- eva6 pts
- eve6 pts
- inv6 pts
- iva6 pts
- ive6 pts
- lav6 pts
- lev6 pts
- liv6 pts
- nav6 pts
- nov6 pts
- ova6 pts
- rev6 pts
- riv6 pts
- sav6 pts
- sov6 pts
- tav6 pts
- tov6 pts
- uva6 pts
- vai6 pts
- val6 pts
- van6 pts
- var6 pts
- vas6 pts
- vat6 pts
- vau6 pts
- vee6 pts
- vei6 pts
- vel6 pts
- ver6 pts
- vet6 pts
- via6 pts
- vie6 pts
- vii6 pts
- vil6 pts
- vin6 pts
- vis6 pts
- voe6 pts
- vol6 pts
- von6 pts
- vss6 pts
How to use this list
When playing defensively, note words that opponents could build from this pattern and block premium squares accordingly.
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from words containing the same letters?
- The unfiltered “words containing” page spans all lengths. This version keeps one length bucket so you can study exact slot patterns like 5-letter words containing QU.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 88 words matching this pattern. The average length is 3 letters and the average Scrabble score is 7.7 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is qqv (24 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 9 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
- Is this tool free to use?
- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.