Words Containing YE
Browse every English word that contains the sequence YE. 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: 1,656 total words, 12.7-letter average length, 23.3-point mean score.
- Total words
- 1,656
- Avg length
- 12.7 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 23.3 pts
- Highest scoring
- myelolymphocyte (35 pts)
- Longest word
- myelolymphocyte (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 28(14%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 1,656 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. Scrabble players will notice 28 words carrying Q, X, Z, J, or K — letters that separate casual players from competitive ones. Common endings in this list include -IS, -IC, -IA, -SIS — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is myelolymphocyte 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 0.37, 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 14% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Anchor words: highest scorer MYELOLYMPHOCYTE, longest MYELOLYMPHOCYTE. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 1,656 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 23.3 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.
- MYELOLYMPHOCYTE (15 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- THACKERAYESQUE (14 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- POLYENZYMATIC (13 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- DESOXYEPHEDRINE (15 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- MYELAPOPLEXY (12 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- POLIOMYELOPATHY (15 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- FIBROMYECTOMY (13 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- TYPHLOEMPYEMA (13 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 1,656 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
- myelolymphocyte35 pts
- desoxyephedrine32 pts
- poliomyelopathy30 pts
- amyelencephalic29 pts
- hyetometrograph29 pts
- myelosyphilosis28 pts
- unhackneyedness28 pts
- amyelencephalia27 pts
- myelencephalons27 pts
- myelencephalous27 pts
- micromyeloblast26 pts
- voyeuristically26 pts
- polyelectrolyte25 pts
- myelocerebellar24 pts
- myelosyringosis24 pts
- meningomyelitis23 pts
- myelomeningitis23 pts
- unprayerfulness23 pts
- ureteropyelitis20 pts
14-letter words
- thackerayesque35 pts
- myelocythaemia29 pts
- hydromyelocele28 pts
- hyetographical28 pts
- meyerhofferite28 pts
- myelencephalic28 pts
- pyelolithotomy27 pts
- myelencephalon26 pts
- myelocystocele26 pts
- polyembryonate26 pts
- pyelonephritic26 pts
- shillyshallyer26 pts
- tephromyelitic26 pts
- soothsayership25 pts
- arthroempyesis24 pts
- hematomyelitis24 pts
- myeloparalysis24 pts
- nephropyelitis24 pts
- pyelonephritis24 pts
- pyelonephrosis24 pts
- rachiomyelitis24 pts
- blearyeyedness23 pts
- myelinogenetic22 pts
- salpingocyesis22 pts
- myeloganglitis21 pts
- myelosclerosis21 pts
- intensivenyess20 pts
- myelinogenesis20 pts
- myelodiastasis20 pts
- prayerlessness19 pts
13-letter words
- polyenzymatic34 pts
- fibromyectomy30 pts
- typhloempyema30 pts
- xanthomyeloma30 pts
- myelocythemia28 pts
- myelinization27 pts
- myelobrachium27 pts
- polyembryonic27 pts
- hackneyedness26 pts
- myelophthisis26 pts
- myelosyphilis26 pts
- palaeichthyes26 pts
- septicopyemic26 pts
- anhydromyelia25 pts
- arthroempyema25 pts
- myelencephala25 pts
- myelofibrotic25 pts
- orchiomyeloma25 pts
- overeyebrowed25 pts
- bathyesthesia24 pts
- embryectomies24 pts
- eyedropperful24 pts
- septicopyemia24 pts
- sphingomyelin24 pts
- syringomyelic24 pts
- unprayerfully24 pts
- arthrempyesis23 pts
- cystopyelitis23 pts
- lyencephalous23 pts
- myelofibrosis23 pts
- myelospongium23 pts
- pyelocystitis23 pts
- bradyesthesia22 pts
- macromyelonal22 pts
- mendelyeevite22 pts
- poliomyelitic22 pts
- syringomyelia22 pts
- underemployed22 pts
- yellowbellied22 pts
- yellowishness22 pts
- aryepiglottic21 pts
- prayerfulness21 pts
- yellowbellies21 pts
- yellowberries21 pts
- counterplayer20 pts
- poliomyelitis20 pts
- undecayedness20 pts
- yesterdayness20 pts
- yesterevening20 pts
- demyelination19 pts
- yestermorning19 pts
- byelorussians18 pts
- myeloneuritis18 pts
- neuromyelitis18 pts
- osteomyelitis18 pts
- interlayering17 pts
- antieyestrain16 pts
12-letter words
- myelapoplexy31 pts
- ethoxyethane28 pts
- myelorrhaphy28 pts
- polyembryony27 pts
- shelleyesque27 pts
- hyetographic26 pts
- amyelotrophy25 pts
- mashrebeeyeh25 pts
- meshrebeeyeh25 pts
- myelographic25 pts
- myelotherapy25 pts
- nonhackneyed25 pts
- pyelographic25 pts
- yellowhammer25 pts
- yellowshanks25 pts
- cockeyedness24 pts
- prayermaking24 pts
- premyelocyte24 pts
- osteichthyes23 pts
- outjourneyed23 pts
- polyethylene23 pts
- hematomyelia22 pts
- myelocytosis22 pts
- polyesthetic22 pts
- undismayedly22 pts
- unlawyerlike22 pts
- faussebrayed21 pts
- hyetological21 pts
- myeloblastic21 pts
- myelomalacia21 pts
- myeloplastic21 pts
- myelopoietic21 pts
- myelorrhagia21 pts
- myelosarcoma21 pts
- yellowthroat21 pts
- dacryelcosis20 pts
- horseplayers20 pts
- myelasthenia20 pts
- myelogenetic20 pts
- ovariocyesis20 pts
- polyesthesia20 pts
- prayerlessly20 pts
- pseudocyesis20 pts
- colipyelitis19 pts
- dismayedness19 pts
- myelomatosis19 pts
- myelopoiesis19 pts
- perimyelitis19 pts
- unswayedness19 pts
- eyewitnesses18 pts
- multilayered18 pts
- myelogenesis18 pts
- unmyelinated18 pts
- yearnfulness18 pts
- byelorussian17 pts
- leucosyenite17 pts
- semiyearlies17 pts
- stromeyerite17 pts
- syenodiorite16 pts
- unstayedness16 pts
11-letter words
- karyenchyma28 pts
- hackneyedly27 pts
- hyetography26 pts
- embryectomy25 pts
- myelography25 pts
- myeloplaxes25 pts
- pyelography25 pts
- meshrabiyeh24 pts
- mushrebiyeh24 pts
- myelatrophy24 pts
- oxyesthesia24 pts
- unhackneyed24 pts
- yellowknife24 pts
- yellowshank24 pts
- blakeberyed23 pts
- hydromyelia23 pts
- marrowskyer23 pts
- myelocystic23 pts
- myelopathic23 pts
- unpathwayed23 pts
- bricklayers22 pts
- prayerfully22 pts
- prayermaker22 pts
- yellowbelly22 pts
- yellowberry22 pts
- yellowcrown22 pts
- arkansawyer21 pts
- hyetometric21 pts
- lyencephala21 pts
- misemployed21 pts
- photoplayer21 pts
- pyeloplasty21 pts
- subemployed21 pts
- yellowammer21 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 1,656 words matching this pattern. The average length is 12.7 letters and the average Scrabble score is 23.3 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is myelolymphocyte (35 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 28 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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- 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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