Words Containing GH
Browse every English word that contains the sequence GH. 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.
Below is a snapshot of 2,813 dictionary matches (200 shown), averaging 13.9 letters and 23.9 Scrabble points.
- Total words
- 2,813
- Avg length
- 13.9 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 23.9 pts
- Highest scoring
- jackpuddinghood (37 pts)
- Longest word
- jackpuddinghood (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 18(9%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 2,813 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. High-value letter density matters: roughly 18 results here include at least one premium tile worth 8–10 points on its own. Common endings in this list include -SS, -LY, -NG, -ESS — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is jackpuddinghood at 37 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. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.33, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
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Strategy & study tips
A deep result pool supports spaced repetition — study one length bucket per day rather than cramming the full scroll in a single sitting. About 9% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results. Average Scrabble value here is 23.9 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. 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.
- JACKPUDDINGHOOD (15 letters, 37 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- CHECKWEIGHMAN (13 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- CHECKWEIGHMEN (13 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- PHOTOPLAYWRIGHT (15 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- BIRMINGHAMIZE (13 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PRIZEFIGHTING (13 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- STRAIGHTJACKET (14 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- PRIZEFIGHTERS (13 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 2,813 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
- jackpuddinghood37 pts
- photoplaywright32 pts
- prethoughtfully30 pts
- draughtsmanship27 pts
- overdelightedly27 pts
- overlightheaded27 pts
- superthoroughly27 pts
- thoroughgoingly27 pts
- highheartedness26 pts
- straightforward26 pts
- thoroughfooting26 pts
- counterweighing25 pts
- counterweighted25 pts
- forethoughtless25 pts
- granddaughterly25 pts
- nonthoroughfare25 pts
- overhaughtiness25 pts
- overrighteously25 pts
- sightworthiness25 pts
- thoughtfreeness25 pts
- lightheadedness24 pts
- nightmarishness24 pts
- unweighableness24 pts
- wrongheadedness24 pts
- boltuprightness23 pts
- foresightedness23 pts
- frighteningness23 pts
- lightmindedness23 pts
- tightfistedness23 pts
- counterlighting22 pts
- delightsomeness22 pts
- manslaughtering22 pts
- neighborstained22 pts
- semisightseeing22 pts
- slaughterhouses22 pts
- stratofreighter22 pts
- thoughtlessness22 pts
- longsightedness21 pts
- manslaughterous21 pts
- neighbourliness21 pts
- reenlightenment21 pts
- unenlightenment21 pts
- unsprightliness21 pts
- uprighteousness21 pts
- enlightenedness20 pts
- nearsightedness20 pts
- nonenlightening20 pts
- restraightening20 pts
- unrighteousness19 pts
14-letter words
- straightjacket31 pts
- roxburghiaceae29 pts
- thoroughgrowth28 pts
- unaffrightedly28 pts
- wheelwrighting28 pts
- breakthroughes27 pts
- featherweights27 pts
- forethoughtful27 pts
- overthoughtful27 pts
- unthoughtfully27 pts
- weighbridgeman27 pts
- boroughmongery26 pts
- draughtmanship26 pts
- highfalutinism26 pts
- highhandedness26 pts
- honeymoonlight26 pts
- hundredweights26 pts
- thoroughstitch26 pts
- unweighability26 pts
- afterthoughted25 pts
- laughingstocks25 pts
- lightheartedly25 pts
- shortsightedly25 pts
- straightfoward25 pts
- thoroughfooted25 pts
- thousandweight25 pts
- undelightfully25 pts
- wrongheartedly25 pts
- counterweighed24 pts
- forthrightness24 pts
- lightningproof24 pts
- malpighiaceous24 pts
- overstraightly24 pts
- thoughtfulness24 pts
- throughganging24 pts
- unneighborlike24 pts
- counterthought23 pts
- counterweights23 pts
- overbrightness23 pts
- prerighteously23 pts
- sprightfulness23 pts
- strongheadedly23 pts
- unfrightenable23 pts
- brightsomeness22 pts
- candlelighting22 pts
- delightfulness22 pts
- enlighteningly22 pts
- farsightedness22 pts
- frightenedness22 pts
- overdistraught22 pts
- predreadnought22 pts
- slaughteringly22 pts
- unknightliness22 pts
- willinghearted22 pts
- bigheartedness21 pts
- boardinghouses21 pts
- counterlighted21 pts
- granddaughters21 pts
- overstraighten21 pts
- slaughterhouse21 pts
- slaughterously21 pts
- straightedging21 pts
- unblightedness21 pts
- unrightfulness21 pts
- unthoroughness21 pts
- watertightness21 pts
- weightlessness21 pts
- clearinghouses20 pts
- countersleight20 pts
- enlightenments20 pts
- longheadedness20 pts
- manslaughterer20 pts
- neighborliness20 pts
- nonuprightness20 pts
- preenlightener20 pts
- steamtightness20 pts
- superrighteous20 pts
- daughterliness19 pts
- nonenlightened19 pts
- reenlightening19 pts
- restraightened19 pts
- strongheadness19 pts
- unenlightening19 pts
- unstraightened19 pts
- unstraightness18 pts
13-letter words
- checkweighman33 pts
- checkweighmen33 pts
- birminghamize32 pts
- prizefighting32 pts
- prizefighters31 pts
- affrightfully29 pts
- shipwrightery28 pts
- superhighways28 pts
- affrightingly27 pts
- highheartedly27 pts
- nightingalize27 pts
- breakthroughs26 pts
- coburghership26 pts
- copyrightable26 pts
- featherweight26 pts
- ghettoization26 pts
- mightyhearted26 pts
- overhaughtily26 pts
- playwrighting26 pts
- ploughmanship26 pts
- affreightment25 pts
- hundredweight25 pts
- lightheadedly25 pts
- nightmarishly25 pts
- playwrightess25 pts
- prethoughtful25 pts
- thoroughpaced25 pts
- uncopyrighted25 pts
- wrongheadedly25 pts
- bantamweights24 pts
- foresightedly24 pts
- forethoughted24 pts
- frighteningly24 pts
- laughingstock24 pts
- lightmindedly24 pts
- middleweights24 pts
- neighbourship24 pts
- overfreighted24 pts
- overweightage24 pts
- overweighting24 pts
- thoroughbrace24 pts
- tightfistedly24 pts
- unthoughtedly24 pts
- unthoughtlike24 pts
- weightlifting24 pts
- afterthoughts23 pts
- cartwrighting23 pts
- delightsomely23 pts
- doublethought23 pts
- draughtswoman23 pts
- frightfulness23 pts
- interwwrought23 pts
- malpighiaceae23 pts
- millwrighting23 pts
- neighborhoods23 pts
- neighbourhood23 pts
- neighbourlike23 pts
- puddingheaded23 pts
- thoroughbreds23 pts
- thoroughfarer23 pts
- thoroughfares23 pts
- thoughtlessly23 pts
- unforethought23 pts
- welterweights23 pts
- boroughmonger22 pts
- coneighboring22 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 2,813 words matching this pattern. The average length is 13.9 letters and the average Scrabble score is 23.9 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is jackpuddinghood (37 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 18 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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