Words Containing FE
Browse every English word that contains the sequence FE. 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: 4,914 total words, 14.9-letter average length, 24-point mean score.
- Total words
- 4,914
- Avg length
- 14.9 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 24 pts
- Highest scoring
- plusquamperfect (35 pts)
- Longest word
- plusquamperfect (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 22(11%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 4,914 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. This list includes 22 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, -US, -LY, -ESS — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is plusquamperfect at 35 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 0.41, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
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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 11% 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. Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results. Anchor words: highest scorer PLUSQUAMPERFECT, longest PLUSQUAMPERFECT. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 4,914 matches.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- PLUSQUAMPERFECT (15 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- ETHOXYCAFFEINE (14 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- FERRICYANHYDRIC (15 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- FERROCYANHYDRIC (15 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- FERTILIZABILITY (15 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- OVERFEMINIZING (14 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- ARCHDAPIFERSHIP (15 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- DIFFERENTIALIZE (15 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 4,914 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
- plusquamperfect35 pts
- ferricyanhydric32 pts
- ferrocyanhydric32 pts
- fertilizability32 pts
- archdapifership31 pts
- differentialize31 pts
- femorococcygeal30 pts
- hyperperfection30 pts
- jeffersonianism30 pts
- overoffensively30 pts
- polyaffectioned29 pts
- professionalize29 pts
- squamelliferous29 pts
- federalizations28 pts
- ferromolybdenum28 pts
- ferrophosphorus28 pts
- ineffervescence28 pts
- ineffervescible28 pts
- overdefensively28 pts
- paraphysiferous28 pts
- phosphoriferous28 pts
- tablefellowship28 pts
- amphiboliferous27 pts
- cholecalciferol27 pts
- feebleheartedly27 pts
- fertilizational27 pts
- hyperfederalist27 pts
- referendaryship27 pts
- refertilization27 pts
- semidefensively27 pts
- transferography27 pts
- ferrihemoglobin26 pts
- indefectibility26 pts
- ineffectiveness26 pts
- manifestatively26 pts
- molybdeniferous26 pts
- noneffervescent26 pts
- preterimperfect26 pts
- uneffectiveness26 pts
- corticoafferent25 pts
- corticoefferent25 pts
- differentiative25 pts
- disaffectedness25 pts
- fimbrilliferous25 pts
- superfemininity25 pts
- unindifferently25 pts
- vertebrofemoral25 pts
- circumferential24 pts
- disaffectionate24 pts
- femoropopliteal24 pts
- housewifeliness24 pts
- indefeasibility24 pts
- indefensibility24 pts
- inoffensiveness24 pts
- masculofeminine24 pts
- nonfeverishness24 pts
- outvociferating24 pts
- overfearfulness24 pts
- overferventness24 pts
- perfectionistic24 pts
- splendiferously24 pts
- subprefectorial24 pts
- superperfection24 pts
- umbraculiferous24 pts
- undefectiveness24 pts
- unoffensiveness24 pts
- crystalliferous23 pts
- dedifferentiate23 pts
- differentiating23 pts
- fertilisability23 pts
- filamentiferous23 pts
- forfeitableness23 pts
- gemmiferousness23 pts
- heteroinfection23 pts
- ineffectualness23 pts
- nonfelicitously23 pts
- nonfermentative23 pts
- noninfectiously23 pts
- nonpyritiferous23 pts
- professionality23 pts
- transferability23 pts
- underfeathering23 pts
- uneffectualness23 pts
- unmanifestative23 pts
- unperfectedness23 pts
- acetabuliferous22 pts
- confectionaries22 pts
- confectioneries22 pts
- confessionalism22 pts
- counterdefender22 pts
- counterfeisance22 pts
- counterfeitment22 pts
- differentiation22 pts
- differentiators22 pts
- eflagelliferous22 pts
- eocarboniferous22 pts
- frugiferousness22 pts
- indifferentness22 pts
- interferometric22 pts
- monosporiferous22 pts
- overdeferential22 pts
- perfectionation22 pts
- preferentialism22 pts
- prefermentation22 pts
- preinterference22 pts
- preprofessional22 pts
- professionalism22 pts
- professorialism22 pts
- redifferentiate22 pts
- rufoferruginous22 pts
- semicostiferous22 pts
- spiraculiferous22 pts
- strombuliferous22 pts
- subconferential22 pts
- subprofessional22 pts
- subprofessorate22 pts
- tuberculiferous22 pts
- umbelluliferous22 pts
- umbriferousness22 pts
- undefensiveness22 pts
- undeferentially22 pts
- unodoriferously22 pts
- antiferromagnet21 pts
- antifeudalistic21 pts
- autofecundation21 pts
- defencelessness21 pts
- featherlessness21 pts
- floriferousness21 pts
- magnesioferrite21 pts
- margaritiferous21 pts
- nondefeasibness21 pts
- nonviruliferous21 pts
- offenselessness21 pts
- stoloniferously21 pts
- uncounterfeited21 pts
- unfeignableness21 pts
- unfossiliferous21 pts
- uninferentially21 pts
- confessionalian20 pts
- confessionalist20 pts
- confessionaries20 pts
- counterfeitness20 pts
- feuilletonistic20 pts
- inferoposterior20 pts
- interferometers20 pts
- intransferrable20 pts
- lactiferousness20 pts
- lucriferousness20 pts
- luctiferousness20 pts
- manifestational20 pts
- mortiferousness20 pts
- nonfeasibleness20 pts
- nonfermentation20 pts
- noninterference20 pts
- nonmanifestness20 pts
- nonpreferential20 pts
- nonprofessional20 pts
- nonprofessorial20 pts
- nontransferable20 pts
- nontransference20 pts
- pestiferousness20 pts
- posteroinferior20 pts
- preferentialist20 pts
- professionalise20 pts
- professionalist20 pts
- remanifestation20 pts
- suprasoriferous20 pts
- defenselessness19 pts
- interfederation19 pts
- interferingness19 pts
- odoriferousness19 pts
- tungsteniferous19 pts
- ultrafederalist19 pts
- featurelessness18 pts
- fertilisational18 pts
- nontitaniferous18 pts
14-letter words
- ethoxycaffeine35 pts
- overfeminizing32 pts
- effeminization31 pts
- diffeomorphism30 pts
- feinschmeckers30 pts
- ferrozirconium30 pts
- fruchtschiefer30 pts
- perfectionizer30 pts
- playfellowship30 pts
- preeffectively30 pts
- schwenkfeldian30 pts
- subeffectively30 pts
- defeminization29 pts
- effervescingly29 pts
- prefertilizing29 pts
- effervescently28 pts
- fellowheirship28 pts
- fellowshipping28 pts
- meyerhofferite28 pts
- preoffensively28 pts
- refederalizing28 pts
- refertilizable28 pts
- unfertilizable28 pts
- zoosporiferous28 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 4,914 words matching this pattern. The average length is 14.9 letters and the average Scrabble score is 24 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is plusquamperfect (35 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 22 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.
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- 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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- 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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