Words Containing EW
Browse every English word that contains the sequence EW. 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.
Data at a glance — 2,357 matches, 22.1 avg pts, 12.5 avg letters.
- Total words
- 2,357
- Avg length
- 12.5 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 22.1 pts
- Highest scoring
- jeewhillijers (33 pts)
- Longest word
- bartholomewtide (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 39(20%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 2,357 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. This list includes 39 words with high-value letters like Q, X, or Z — prime targets for premium squares on a Scrabble board. Common endings in this list include -SS, -NG, -ED, -ESS — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is jeewhillijers at 33 points; the longest is bartholomewtide (15 letters). 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 0.36, 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 20% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Anchor words: highest scorer JEEWHILLIJERS, longest BARTHOLOMEWTIDE. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 2,357 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 22.1 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.
- JEEWHILLIJERS (13 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- PRIZEWORTHY (11 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- JEEWHILLIKENS (13 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- NEWSPAPERIZED (13 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUOTEWORTHY (11 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- UNBEWITCHINGLY (14 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- HORSEWOMANSHIP (14 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- UNDERFRAMEWORK (14 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 2,357 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
14-letter words
- unbewitchingly28 pts
- horsewomanship27 pts
- underframework27 pts
- counterbewitch26 pts
- newspaperwoman26 pts
- newspaperwomen26 pts
- bewitchingness25 pts
- committeewoman25 pts
- committeewomen25 pts
- praiseworthily25 pts
- unpraiseworthy25 pts
- unbewilderedly24 pts
- unchewableness24 pts
- consciencewise23 pts
- gentlewomanish23 pts
- newsworthiness23 pts
- screwpropeller23 pts
- tidewaitership23 pts
- newfangledness22 pts
- newfoundlander22 pts
- pestilenceweed22 pts
- teletypewriter22 pts
- bewilderedness21 pts
- pestilencewort21 pts
- noteworthiness20 pts
- prewillingness20 pts
- preworldliness20 pts
- rewardableness20 pts
- turpantineweed20 pts
- turpentineweed20 pts
13-letter words
- jeewhillijers33 pts
- jeewhillikens30 pts
- newspaperized30 pts
- horsewhipping27 pts
- housewifeship27 pts
- candlewicking26 pts
- constablewick26 pts
- unblameworthy26 pts
- unwhitewashed26 pts
- unhousewifely25 pts
- bewitchedness24 pts
- gablewindowed24 pts
- middleweights24 pts
- reviewability24 pts
- bewilderingly23 pts
- forewarningly23 pts
- newfangledism23 pts
- gentlewomanly22 pts
- housewarmings22 pts
- newfanglement22 pts
- vegetablewise22 pts
- interviewable21 pts
- metahewettite21 pts
- nonreviewable21 pts
- partridgewood21 pts
- prewonderment21 pts
- preworthiness21 pts
- teletypewrite21 pts
- unrewardingly21 pts
- unstewardlike21 pts
- brimstonewort20 pts
- candlewasting20 pts
- newfangleness20 pts
- newsmongering20 pts
- rewardfulness20 pts
- unbewildering20 pts
- uninterviewed20 pts
- braillewriter18 pts
- rewardingness18 pts
12-letter words
- newsmagazine27 pts
- prizewinning27 pts
- ablewhackets26 pts
- bewitchingly26 pts
- horsewhipped26 pts
- prizewinners26 pts
- horsewhipper25 pts
- newichawanoc25 pts
- uneschewably25 pts
- whitewashing25 pts
- bewitchments24 pts
- corkscrewing24 pts
- housewrecker24 pts
- necklaceweed24 pts
- saskatchewan24 pts
- spacewalking24 pts
- middleweight23 pts
- newfangledly23 pts
- norridgewock23 pts
- pieceworkers23 pts
- praiseworthy23 pts
- preoverthrew23 pts
- sapphirewing23 pts
- spacewalkers23 pts
- unbewitching23 pts
- williewaucht23 pts
- bewilderedly22 pts
- candlewright22 pts
- fireworkless22 pts
- freewheeling22 pts
- grandnephews22 pts
- houseworkers22 pts
- newfashioned22 pts
- newspaperdom22 pts
- newspaperish22 pts
- prewelcoming22 pts
- rewithdrawal22 pts
- servicewoman22 pts
- servicewomen22 pts
- traversework22 pts
- uneschewable22 pts
- freewheelers21 pts
- housewarming21 pts
- lukewarmness21 pts
- multiviewing21 pts
- needleworked21 pts
- newspaperman21 pts
- newspapermen21 pts
- noteworthily21 pts
- prewelwiring21 pts
- prewillingly21 pts
- screwdrivers21 pts
- shrewishness21 pts
- unnoteworthy21 pts
- bewilderment20 pts
- irreviewable20 pts
- needleworker20 pts
- newfoundland20 pts
- preinterview20 pts
- renewability20 pts
- somewhatness20 pts
- straddleways20 pts
- trianglework20 pts
- unreviewable20 pts
- unrewardedly20 pts
- boogiewoogie19 pts
- duinhewassel19 pts
- forewarnings19 pts
- interviewing19 pts
- likewiseness19 pts
- newspaperese19 pts
- overlewdness19 pts
- overstrewing19 pts
- poulticewise19 pts
- slewingslews19 pts
- surplicewise19 pts
- triangleways19 pts
- unbewildered19 pts
- unfarewelled19 pts
- unforewarned19 pts
- unshrewdness19 pts
- candlewaster18 pts
- eyewitnesses18 pts
- grewsomeness18 pts
- interviewees18 pts
- interviewers18 pts
- lootiewallah18 pts
- terracewards18 pts
- tiresomeweed18 pts
- traversewise18 pts
- unrewardable18 pts
- viewlessness18 pts
- curliewurlie17 pts
- newtonianism17 pts
- nonrenewable17 pts
- straddlewise17 pts
- strangleweed17 pts
- understeward17 pts
- understrewed17 pts
- dunniewassel16 pts
- stewardesses16 pts
- stonewalling16 pts
- trianglewise16 pts
- newslessness15 pts
11-letter words
- prizeworthy31 pts
- quoteworthy29 pts
- jewelfishes27 pts
- lozengeways27 pts
- cakewalking25 pts
- prizewinner25 pts
- shameworthy25 pts
- bejewelling24 pts
- bewhiskered24 pts
- blameworthy24 pts
- bribeworthy24 pts
- hepplewhite24 pts
- jasminewood24 pts
- justiceweed24 pts
- lozengewise24 pts
- prewhipping24 pts
- shufflewing24 pts
- whitewashed24 pts
- bewitchment23 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 2,357 words matching this pattern. The average length is 12.5 letters and the average Scrabble score is 22.1 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is jeewhillijers (33 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 39 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.
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