Words Containing YR
Browse every English word that contains the sequence YR. 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.
This page summarises 1,953 valid words — mean length 14.1, mean score 27.1.
- Total words
- 1,953
- Avg length
- 14.1 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 27.1 pts
- Highest scoring
- benzopyrazolone (40 pts)
- Longest word
- benzopyrazolone (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 34(17%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 1,953 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. Among these entries, 34 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Watch for recurring suffixes like -IC, -US, -LY, -OUS when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: benzopyrazolone (40 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 27.1 points per word. Wordle players can use this list to build a mental model of valid pattern words before guessing — especially when narrowing by known greens and yellows. In tournament Scrabble, knowing word counts and score distributions for common patterns saves seconds per turn — seconds that add up over 30+ games. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.34, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
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 17% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Anchor words: highest scorer BENZOPYRAZOLONE, longest BENZOPYRAZOLONE. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 1,953 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 27.1 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.
- BENZOPYRAZOLONE (15 letters, 40 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- HYPERTHYROIDIZE (15 letters, 39 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- XYLOPYROGRAPHY (14 letters, 38 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- XYLOPYROGRAPHER (15 letters, 36 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- THYROIDECTOMIZE (15 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PACHYRHYNCHOUS (14 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- PYROPHOTOGRAPHY (15 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- BENZOPYRYLIUM (13 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 1,953 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
- benzopyrazolone40 pts
- hyperthyroidize39 pts
- xylopyrographer36 pts
- thyroidectomize35 pts
- pyrophotography34 pts
- gyrofrequencies33 pts
- phylloporphyrin33 pts
- hyperthyroidism32 pts
- dithyrambically31 pts
- myrmecophagidae31 pts
- pyrometamorphic31 pts
- cricothyreotomy30 pts
- hematoporphyria30 pts
- hematoporphyrin30 pts
- hydatopyrogenic30 pts
- parathyroprivic30 pts
- pyrophosphorous30 pts
- pyrotechnically30 pts
- thyreotoxicosis30 pts
- hornblendophyre29 pts
- porphyroblastic29 pts
- saccharobutyric29 pts
- semiporphyritic29 pts
- labyrinthically28 pts
- lepidoporphyrin28 pts
- parathyroprival28 pts
- parathyroprivia28 pts
- porphyrogenitic28 pts
- thyreoantitoxin28 pts
- microthyriaceae27 pts
- myrothamnaceous27 pts
- pyrenomycetales27 pts
- pyroelectricity27 pts
- semipyramidical27 pts
- argyrocephalous26 pts
- cricothyroidean26 pts
- hyracotheriinae26 pts
- porphyrogenitus26 pts
- pyrogenetically26 pts
- superthyroidism26 pts
- thyroepiglottic26 pts
- thyroidectomies26 pts
- myristicivorous25 pts
- pyramidicalness25 pts
- pyrocrystalline25 pts
- thoracocyrtosis25 pts
- thyreoarytenoid25 pts
- thyrocalcitonin25 pts
- labyrinthodonta24 pts
- labyrinthulidae24 pts
- myelosyringosis24 pts
- perithyroiditis24 pts
- martyrologistic23 pts
- nonpyritiferous23 pts
- nontyrannically23 pts
- tyrannosauruses18 pts
14-letter words
- xylopyrography38 pts
- pachyrhynchous35 pts
- benzothiopyran33 pts
- porphyrization33 pts
- sulphapyrazine33 pts
- polyrhythmical32 pts
- dibenzopyrrole31 pts
- hypothyroidism31 pts
- pyrochemically31 pts
- pyrophosphatic31 pts
- pyrophosphoric31 pts
- rhombenporphyr31 pts
- gyrostabilized30 pts
- hyperpanegyric30 pts
- myrmecophagoid30 pts
- myrmecophilism30 pts
- platyrhynchous30 pts
- pyrophotograph30 pts
- thyroidization30 pts
- dextrogyratory29 pts
- extrapyramidal29 pts
- gyrostabilizer29 pts
- hypermyriorama29 pts
- myrmecophagine29 pts
- myrmecophagous29 pts
- pyrroporphyrin29 pts
- thyrotoxicosis29 pts
- hyperthyreosis28 pts
- myringodectomy28 pts
- myrmecochorous28 pts
- myrmecophilous28 pts
- subporphyritic28 pts
- thyreoidectomy28 pts
- circumgyratory27 pts
- gyroscopically27 pts
- labyrinthiform27 pts
- mycomyringitis27 pts
- myringomycosis27 pts
- outtyrannizing27 pts
- perthiotophyre27 pts
- pseudopyriform27 pts
- thyreocervical27 pts
- thyroantitoxin27 pts
- dextrogyration26 pts
- myrmecological26 pts
- myrothamnaceae26 pts
- nonporphyritic26 pts
- protoporphyrin26 pts
- pyrenomycetous26 pts
- pyrheliometric26 pts
- pyrocatechinol26 pts
- pyrometrically26 pts
- pyroninophilic26 pts
- pyrophotometer26 pts
- pyrotechnician26 pts
- subpyramidical26 pts
- empyreumatical25 pts
- gyrencephalate25 pts
- gyrencephalous25 pts
- gyrodactylidae25 pts
- gyrophoraceous25 pts
- hydrargyriasis25 pts
- micropyrometer25 pts
- papyroplastics25 pts
- porphyrogenite25 pts
- pyrometallurgy25 pts
- sulphapyridine25 pts
- circumgyration24 pts
- hyracodontidae24 pts
- isohemopyrrole24 pts
- porphyrisation24 pts
- pyroheliometer24 pts
- pyrostereotype24 pts
- syrophoenician24 pts
- thyroarytenoid24 pts
- anthrapyridine23 pts
- argyranthemous23 pts
- cyrtoceratitic23 pts
- gyrostatically23 pts
- labyrinthodont23 pts
- myristicaceous23 pts
- pyramidellidae23 pts
- pyramidologist23 pts
- pyrobituminous23 pts
- thyreoglobulin23 pts
- thyroidotomies23 pts
- martyrological22 pts
- myrmeleontidae22 pts
- untyrannically22 pts
- isocarbostyril21 pts
- pyroantimonate21 pts
- pyrotritartric21 pts
- thyreoadenitis21 pts
- assyriological20 pts
- nontyrannously20 pts
- arsenostyracol19 pts
- diiodotyrosine19 pts
- nonlyricalness19 pts
- tyrannicalness19 pts
- sinistrogyrate18 pts
- antityrosinase17 pts
13-letter words
- benzopyrylium34 pts
- gyrofrequency34 pts
- hyperpyrexial33 pts
- myrmecophytic32 pts
- amblyrhynchus31 pts
- amphiphithyra31 pts
- brachypyramid31 pts
- empyreumatize31 pts
- myrmecophobic31 pts
- thyrotoxicity31 pts
- sulfapyrazine30 pts
- gephyrophobia29 pts
- pyruvaldehyde29 pts
- tyrannizingly29 pts
- unpanegyrized29 pts
- hyperthyroids28 pts
- orthopyroxene28 pts
- papyrographic28 pts
- porphyrophore28 pts
- pyrgocephalic28 pts
- pyrophosphate28 pts
- clinopyroxene27 pts
- feldsparphyre27 pts
- hypothyreosis27 pts
- martyrization27 pts
- pyrocatechuic27 pts
- pyrocinchonic27 pts
- pyrrotriazole27 pts
- thyroidectomy27 pts
- brachyrrhinia26 pts
- butyraldehyde26 pts
- copyrightable26 pts
- dysthyroidism26 pts
- gephyrocercal26 pts
- gyrencephalic26 pts
- hyracotherium26 pts
- myriophyllite26 pts
- myriophyllous26 pts
- outtyrannized26 pts
- ovatopyriform26 pts
- papyrographer26 pts
- phyllopyrrole26 pts
- pyramidically26 pts
How to use this list
Export mentally: the longest word (benzopyrazolone) and highest scorer (benzopyrazolone) are the two anchors worth memorising first.
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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 1,953 words matching this pattern. The average length is 14.1 letters and the average Scrabble score is 27.1 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is benzopyrazolone (40 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 34 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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