8-Letter Words With A
Browse every 8-letter English word that includes the letter A. This targeted list combines exact length and letter constraints — the same filters available in our Pattern Finder — and shows Scrabble point scores for each entry.
Quick stats: 28,180 total words, 8-letter average length, 26.7-point mean score.
- Total words
- 28,180
- Avg length
- 8 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 26.7 pts
- Highest scoring
- zyzzyvas (44 pts)
- Longest word
- zyzzyvas (8 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 198(99%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 28,180 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. High-value letter density matters: roughly 198 results here include at least one premium tile worth 8–10 points on its own. Watch for recurring suffixes like -CK, -ZE, -ED, -ACK when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: zyzzyvas (44 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 26.7 points per word. Wordle players can use this list to build a mental model of valid pattern words before guessing — especially when narrowing by known greens and yellows. In tournament Scrabble, knowing word counts and score distributions for common patterns saves seconds per turn — seconds that add up over 30+ games. With a vowel ratio of 0.36, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
Large lists pair well with the Pattern Finder: add exclusions or second constraints to carve study-sized subsets from the full dictionary count. About 99% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- ZYZZYVAS (8 letters, 44 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- BEZAZZES (8 letters, 37 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- JAZZLIKE (8 letters, 37 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PIZAZZES (8 letters, 37 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- HUZZAHED (8 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- JAZZIEST (8 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- ZIGZAGGY (8 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- CHAZZANS (8 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 28,180 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
8-letter words
- zyzzyvas44 pts
- bezazzes37 pts
- jazzlike37 pts
- pizazzes37 pts
- huzzahed33 pts
- jazziest33 pts
- zigzaggy32 pts
- chazzans31 pts
- chazzens31 pts
- cytozzoa31 pts
- fuzzball31 pts
- hazzanim31 pts
- mazopexy31 pts
- mezuzahs31 pts
- zugzwang31 pts
- bracozzo30 pts
- frazzled30 pts
- huzzaing30 pts
- kazachki30 pts
- kazachok30 pts
- qaimaqam30 pts
- zavijava30 pts
- barukhzy29 pts
- bedazzle29 pts
- blizzard29 pts
- bragozzo29 pts
- buzzards29 pts
- chaffwax29 pts
- frazzles29 pts
- fuzztail29 pts
- hazzanut29 pts
- koksagyz29 pts
- mazzards29 pts
- piazzaed29 pts
- whipjack29 pts
- albizzia28 pts
- bezzants28 pts
- biquartz28 pts
- bizzarro28 pts
- carrozza28 pts
- caziques28 pts
- czaritza28 pts
- dazzling28 pts
- gizzards28 pts
- highjack28 pts
- kazatsky28 pts
- khafajeh28 pts
- kuvaszok28 pts
- lazyback28 pts
- maximize28 pts
- mozzetta28 pts
- piazzian28 pts
- pizzeria28 pts
- pozzolan28 pts
- puzzolan28 pts
- quartzic28 pts
- skyjacks28 pts
- zanzibar28 pts
- zwieback28 pts
- azotized27 pts
- chutzpah27 pts
- dazzlers27 pts
- gazzetta27 pts
- hejazian27 pts
- hezekiah27 pts
- hydrazyl27 pts
- jackfish27 pts
- jackshay27 pts
- jacquard27 pts
- janizary27 pts
- jarovize27 pts
- jasponyx27 pts
- kamikaze27 pts
- kevutzah27 pts
- myzomyia27 pts
- paxwaxes27 pts
- pidjajap27 pts
- quadplex27 pts
- schmalzy27 pts
- skipjack27 pts
- undazzle27 pts
- vizcacha27 pts
- achakzai26 pts
- aquotize26 pts
- azotizes26 pts
- bizcacha26 pts
- cacozyme26 pts
- chafewax26 pts
- cowquake26 pts
- crackjaw26 pts
- equalize26 pts
- flapjack26 pts
- flipjack26 pts
- hexarchy26 pts
- jambeaux26 pts
- japanize26 pts
- japonize26 pts
- jipijapa26 pts
- khazenim26 pts
- kickback26 pts
- kujawiak26 pts
- majorize26 pts
- quackery26 pts
- quackish26 pts
- quaequae26 pts
- quantize26 pts
- quartzes26 pts
- quatorze26 pts
- queazier26 pts
- quetzals26 pts
- quezales26 pts
- quiaquia26 pts
- snazzier26 pts
- terrazzo26 pts
- tzaritza26 pts
- whizbang26 pts
- zabajone26 pts
- zarzuela26 pts
- zimbabwe26 pts
- alkyloxy25 pts
- azoblack25 pts
- equiaxed25 pts
- formazyl25 pts
- gazpacho25 pts
- habakkuk25 pts
- hackmack25 pts
- hijacked25 pts
- hutzpahs25 pts
- hypozoan25 pts
- jackdaws25 pts
- jackhead25 pts
- jackweed25 pts
- jackwood25 pts
- jackyard25 pts
- jaywalks25 pts
- jimcrack25 pts
- judaizer25 pts
- kazatske25 pts
- kazatski25 pts
- kyanized25 pts
- lazyship25 pts
- mehitzah25 pts
- mitzvahs25 pts
- nyamwezi25 pts
- oxybapha25 pts
- phytozoa25 pts
- quackism25 pts
- saxifrax25 pts
- shmaltzy25 pts
- squamify25 pts
- squawked25 pts
- tzedakah25 pts
- waxworks25 pts
- whichway25 pts
- zaddikim25 pts
- zambomba25 pts
- zanyship25 pts
- zikkurat25 pts
- zoopathy25 pts
- zoophyta25 pts
- zulkadah25 pts
- zymogram25 pts
- adffroze24 pts
- affydavy24 pts
- alkylize24 pts
- araquaju24 pts
- azohumic24 pts
- azulejos24 pts
- backachy24 pts
- backpack24 pts
- cachexic24 pts
- chawbuck24 pts
- chazanim24 pts
- chutzpas24 pts
- crazycat24 pts
- czarship24 pts
- denazify24 pts
- dowhacky24 pts
- exequial24 pts
- exophagy24 pts
- flaxwife24 pts
- ghatwazi24 pts
- ghawazee24 pts
- hackwork24 pts
- hawkshaw24 pts
- hazardry24 pts
- hexapody24 pts
- hijacker24 pts
- hydrazin24 pts
- hydrozoa24 pts
- jackbird24 pts
- jackshea24 pts
- jackstay24 pts
- jaquette24 pts
- jawbreak24 pts
- jazerant24 pts
- kaffiyeh24 pts
- katalyze24 pts
- kazuhiro24 pts
- kickshaw24 pts
How to use this list
Teachers and word-game coaches can use the stats block above to illustrate letter frequency, average word length (8 letters), and score distribution.
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- Top Word: ZYZZYVAS
Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from a general length list?
- This page filters by both exact word length and a required letter. For example, 5-letter words with Q excludes 4- and 6-letter entries, giving you a tighter list for Wordle-style constraints or rack-specific study.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 28,180 words matching this pattern. The average length is 8 letters and the average Scrabble score is 26.7 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is zyzzyvas (44 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 198 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.
- Can I find 8-letter words without A?
- Use the Pattern Finder with length set to 8 and "exclude letters" set to A to see words of that length that do not contain the letter.
- 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.