Words Containing AE
Browse every English word that contains the sequence AE. Knowing words with rare letter combinations — especially Q, X, Z, and digraphs like TH, CH, and SH — is a key strategy for scoring big in Scrabble and Words with Friends.
Quick stats: 5,700 total words, 15-letter average length, 24.4-point mean score.
- Total words
- 5,700
- Avg length
- 15 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 24.4 pts
- Highest scoring
- phycochromaceae (34 pts)
- Longest word
- phycochromaceae (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 9(5%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 5,700 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. Common endings in this list include -AE, -GY, -IC, -DAE — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is phycochromaceae at 34 points. While Wordle uses a smaller answer list, studying broader dictionary patterns here helps you eliminate impossible guesses faster. Competitive Scrabble strategy relies on pattern recognition. Lists like this train your brain to spot playable words under time pressure. With a vowel ratio of 0.47, this list favours vowel-rich racks.
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 5% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Anchor words: highest scorer PHYCOCHROMACEAE, longest PHYCOCHROMACEAE. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 5,700 matches. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Average Scrabble value here is 24.4 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- PHYCOCHROMACEAE (15 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- ERYTHROXYLACEAE (15 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- CYATHOPHYLLIDAE (15 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- EXTRAEPIPHYSEAL (15 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- HYDROPHYLLACEAE (15 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- PETROMYZONTIDAE (15 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- ARCHICHLAMYDEAE (15 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- MYRMECOPHAGIDAE (15 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 5,700 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
- phycochromaceae34 pts
- erythroxylaceae33 pts
- cyathophyllidae32 pts
- extraepiphyseal32 pts
- hydrophyllaceae32 pts
- petromyzontidae32 pts
- archichlamydeae31 pts
- myrmecophagidae31 pts
- schizolaenaceae31 pts
- symbolaeography31 pts
- amblycephalidae30 pts
- caryophyllaceae30 pts
- compsothlypidae30 pts
- cyclopaedically30 pts
- euchlorophyceae30 pts
- hydrodictyaceae30 pts
- hyperchloraemia30 pts
- ichthyodectidae30 pts
- megalichthyidae30 pts
- aerophotography29 pts
- callorhynchidae29 pts
- chrysochloridae29 pts
- lardizabalaceae29 pts
- palaeophytology29 pts
- azotobacterieae28 pts
- chlorococcaceae28 pts
- eurypharyngidae28 pts
- gynaecomorphous28 pts
- haematorrhachis28 pts
- platycephalidae28 pts
- archaeopithecus27 pts
- cercopithecidae27 pts
- chaetophoraceae27 pts
- encyclopaedical27 pts
- haematobranchia27 pts
- ichthyosauridae27 pts
- merycopotamidae27 pts
- microthyriaceae27 pts
- nyctipithecinae27 pts
- palaeogeography27 pts
- palaeotypically27 pts
- palaeozoologist27 pts
- phylactolaemata27 pts
- rhynchonellidae27 pts
- titanichthyidae27 pts
- aerocartography26 pts
- aerodynamically26 pts
- corynocarpaceae26 pts
- hippocrateaceae26 pts
- hyracotheriinae26 pts
- laemodipodiform26 pts
- microaerophilic26 pts
- micropterygidae26 pts
- orthopaedically26 pts
- palaeochorology26 pts
- palaeontography26 pts
- palaeopathology26 pts
- phylloceratidae26 pts
- psittacomorphae26 pts
- pteroclomorphae26 pts
- stackhousiaceae26 pts
- trochosphaerida26 pts
- aegithognathism25 pts
- anaptomorphidae25 pts
- blepharoceridae25 pts
- cyclostomatidae25 pts
- dichapetalaceae25 pts
- ethicoaesthetic25 pts
- intraepiphyseal25 pts
- leptocephalidae25 pts
- macraucheniidae25 pts
- palaeocosmology25 pts
- palaeographical25 pts
- perisphinctidae25 pts
- pleurococcaceae25 pts
- polydaemonistic25 pts
- theophrastaceae25 pts
- actinosphaerium24 pts
- alectoromorphae24 pts
- antimediaevally24 pts
- balanophoraceae24 pts
- callitrichaceae24 pts
- chiasmodontidae24 pts
- cladoselachidae24 pts
- cochliodontidae24 pts
- coleochaetaceae24 pts
- coniopterygidae24 pts
- crypteroniaceae24 pts
- cyprinodontidae24 pts
- dactylopteridae24 pts
- dromaeognathism24 pts
- haemoflagellate24 pts
- hydrocorallinae24 pts
- hydroparastatae24 pts
- labyrinthulidae24 pts
- leptodactylidae24 pts
- malesherbiaceae24 pts
- membraniporidae24 pts
- orycteropodidae24 pts
- palaeoanthropic24 pts
- palaeoencephala24 pts
- palaeoethnology24 pts
- palaeohistology24 pts
- phascolarctinae24 pts
- phenacodontidae24 pts
- plasmaphaeresis24 pts
- prepalaeolithic24 pts
- pterodactylidae24 pts
- scylliorhinidae24 pts
- scytonemataceae24 pts
- scytopetalaceae24 pts
- semnopithecinae24 pts
- sphacelariaceae24 pts
- sphaerobolaceae24 pts
- sphaerocarpales24 pts
- spirochaetaceae24 pts
- trichomonadidae24 pts
- aegithognathous23 pts
- anaesthetically23 pts
- chaetosomatidae23 pts
- chamaeleontidae23 pts
- desmoscolecidae23 pts
- electrophoridae23 pts
- haemoglobinuria23 pts
- koeberliniaceae23 pts
- ophioglossaceae23 pts
- paederastically23 pts
- palaeechinoidea23 pts
- palaeentomology23 pts
- palaeethnologic23 pts
- palaeoeremology23 pts
- palaeolimnology23 pts
- palaeospondylus23 pts
- pentaerythritol23 pts
- picrodendraceae23 pts
- pleuracanthidae23 pts
- pleurocapsaceae23 pts
- pseudoaesthetic23 pts
- sphaerioidaceae23 pts
- sphaeropsidales23 pts
- unaesthetically23 pts
- aetiotropically22 pts
- anacephalaeosis22 pts
- anaesthesiology22 pts
- anthocerotaceae22 pts
- balanopsidaceae22 pts
- belonosphaerite22 pts
- convallariaceae22 pts
- dromaeognathous22 pts
- gastrochaenidae22 pts
- haemagglutinate22 pts
- heliotropiaceae22 pts
- megalornithidae22 pts
- palaeoanthropus22 pts
- palaeoatavistic22 pts
- palaeomagnetism22 pts
- pinacoceratidae22 pts
- podostemonaceae22 pts
- pristipomatidae22 pts
- pseudocercariae22 pts
- sclerodermaceae22 pts
- semianaesthetic22 pts
- trichoglossidae22 pts
- anoplotheriidae21 pts
- bougainvillaeas21 pts
- caesalpiniaceae21 pts
- coleosporiaceae21 pts
- elaeocarpaceous21 pts
- flagellariaceae21 pts
- laboulbeniaceae21 pts
- palaeobotanical21 pts
- palaeothentidae21 pts
- palaeotheriidae21 pts
- peronosporaceae21 pts
- sphaerosiderite21 pts
- trichoglossinae21 pts
- ventriculitidae21 pts
- aerodermectasia20 pts
- aerophilatelist20 pts
- aponogetonaceae20 pts
- astropectinidae20 pts
- balaenopteridae20 pts
- cellulomonadeae20 pts
- cestraciontidae20 pts
- desmarestiaceae20 pts
- dinoflagellatae20 pts
- eudaemonistical20 pts
- intraepithelial20 pts
- palaeobiologist20 pts
- palaeocrinoidea20 pts
- palaeoecologist20 pts
- palaeornithinae20 pts
- palaetiological20 pts
- sanguisorbaceae20 pts
- saprolegniaceae20 pts
- stenopelmatidae20 pts
- stromatoporidae20 pts
- ultraenthusiasm20 pts
- unaestheticness20 pts
- vallisneriaceae20 pts
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I find words with a specific letter sequence?
- Use the Pattern Finder "contains" field or browse our words-containing pages. Enter any substring (e.g. QU, TH, XYZ) to see all dictionary matches with Scrabble scores.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 5,700 words matching this pattern. The average length is 15 letters and the average Scrabble score is 24.4 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is phycochromaceae (34 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.
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- 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.
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