Words Containing KH
Browse every English word that contains the sequence KH. 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 457 dictionary matches (200 shown), averaging 10.1 letters and 22.2 Scrabble points.
- Total words
- 457
- Avg length
- 10.1 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 22.2 pts
- Highest scoring
- kolkhoznik (34 pts)
- Longest word
- shockheadedness (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 200(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With 457 valid entries, this is one of the larger curated lists on unscrambletools.com, sorted by length and Scrabble score for quick scanning. High-value letter density matters: roughly 200 results here include at least one premium tile worth 8–10 points on its own. Common endings in this list include -ED, -SE, -ES, -USE — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is kolkhoznik at 34 points; the longest is shockheadedness (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. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.35, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
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Strategy & study tips
Premium letters drive the top of this list. Prioritise words with Q, X, Z, J, or K when double- and triple-letter squares are open — raw tile value here often exceeds 15 points before multipliers. About 100% 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 22.2 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.
- KOLKHOZNIK (10 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUICKHATCH (10 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- KHWARAZMIAN (11 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUICKHEARTED (12 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- JACKHAMMERS (11 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KOLKHOZY (8 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- THICKHEADEDLY (13 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- JACKHAMMER (10 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 457 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
14-letter words
13-letter words
12-letter words
11-letter words
- khwarazmian32 pts
- jackhammers31 pts
- inkhornizer27 pts
- subakhmimic26 pts
- shockheaded25 pts
- thickheaded25 pts
- backhanding24 pts
- blockheaded24 pts
- backhauling23 pts
- blackhander23 pts
- blockhouses22 pts
- bulkheading22 pts
- crookheaded22 pts
- duckhearted22 pts
- duckhunting22 pts
- weakhearted22 pts
- meekhearted21 pts
- nonbulkhead21 pts
- rockhearted21 pts
- sickhearted21 pts
- stockholder21 pts
- darkhearted20 pts
- mekhitarist20 pts
- stackhousia20 pts
- tutankhamen20 pts
- steaakhouse18 pts
- steakhouses18 pts
10-letter words
- kolkhoznik34 pts
- quickhatch33 pts
- jackhammer30 pts
- akhundzada28 pts
- khrushchev28 pts
- inkhornize26 pts
- khakanship26 pts
- backhooker25 pts
- gawkhammer25 pts
- hekhsherim25 pts
- chuckholes24 pts
- sheikhlike24 pts
- backhanded23 pts
- chandrakhi23 pts
- kharoshthi23 pts
- peckhamite23 pts
- backhander22 pts
- backhauled22 pts
- blackheads22 pts
- blockheads22 pts
- buckhounds22 pts
- kharroubah22 pts
- massekhoth22 pts
- weakhanded22 pts
- backhouses21 pts
- blackheart21 pts
- blockholer21 pts
- blockhouse21 pts
- bulkheaded21 pts
- clockhouse21 pts
- cockhorses21 pts
- khediviate21 pts
- khidmatgar21 pts
- khidmutgar21 pts
- packhorses21 pts
- shrinkhead21 pts
- workhoused21 pts
- bookholder20 pts
- deckhouses20 pts
- kherwarian20 pts
- khitmatgar20 pts
- khitmutgar20 pts
- muskhogean20 pts
- toshakhana20 pts
- trackhound20 pts
- workhorses20 pts
- workhouses20 pts
- bunkhouses19 pts
- cookhouses19 pts
- darkhaired19 pts
- gunkholing19 pts
- inkhornism19 pts
- khartoumer19 pts
- lunkheaded19 pts
- speakhouse19 pts
- stockhouse19 pts
- khagiarite18 pts
- inkhornist17 pts
- steakhouse17 pts
- unakhotana17 pts
9-letter words
- kolkhozes29 pts
- quackhood28 pts
- sovkhozes28 pts
- checkhook27 pts
- takhtadjy27 pts
- backhatch25 pts
- khazarian25 pts
- chickhood24 pts
- crackhemp24 pts
- khakilike24 pts
- pakhpuluk24 pts
- chuckhole23 pts
- kharijite23 pts
- khediviah23 pts
- chunkhead22 pts
- gymkhanas22 pts
- hekhshers22 pts
- sheikhdom22 pts
- shockhead22 pts
- thickhead22 pts
- backhands21 pts
- blackhead21 pts
- blockhead21 pts
- brickhood21 pts
- buckhound21 pts
- charkhana21 pts
- khansamah21 pts
- skunkhead21 pts
- backhauls20 pts
- backhouse20 pts
- blockhole20 pts
- cockhorse20 pts
- deckhands20 pts
- dockhands20 pts
- khedivate20 pts
- khedivial20 pts
- kinkhaust20 pts
- kolkhoses20 pts
- packhorse20 pts
- packhouse20 pts
- pockhouse20 pts
- stockholm20 pts
- wlonkhede20 pts
- bulkheads19 pts
- clerkhood19 pts
- deckhouse19 pts
- dockhouse19 pts
- doukhobor19 pts
- duckhouse19 pts
- halakhist19 pts
- khalifate19 pts
- monkhoods19 pts
- workhorse19 pts
- workhouse19 pts
- abkhasian18 pts
- bakhtiari18 pts
- battakhin18 pts
- bunkhouse18 pts
- cookhouse18 pts
- gunkholed18 pts
- icekhanas18 pts
- khamseens18 pts
- khansaman18 pts
- markhoors18 pts
- milkhouse18 pts
- stockhorn18 pts
- elkhounds17 pts
- inkholder17 pts
- lunkheads17 pts
- astrakhan16 pts
- khorassan16 pts
- sinkholes16 pts
- stinkhorn16 pts
- tokharian16 pts
8-letter words
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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 457 words matching this pattern. The average length is 10.1 letters and the average Scrabble score is 22.2 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is kolkhoznik (34 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 200 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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