Words Containing YW
Browse every English word that contains the sequence YW. 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.
Data at a glance — 311 matches, 21.8 avg pts, 10.2 avg letters.
- Total words
- 311
- Avg length
- 10.2 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 21.8 pts
- Highest scoring
- photoplaywright (32 pts)
- Longest word
- photoplaywright (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 57(28%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With 311 valid entries, this is one of the larger curated lists on unscrambletools.com, sorted by length and Scrabble score for quick scanning. This list includes 57 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 -ER, -RT, -AN, -ORT — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is photoplaywright at 32 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 0.28, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
High-score density makes this page ideal for tournament warm-ups: scan the stats block, then quiz yourself on the five highest entries without looking at the list. About 28% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Anchor words: highest scorer PHOTOPLAYWRIGHT, longest PHOTOPLAYWRIGHT. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 311 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 21.8 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.
- PHOTOPLAYWRIGHT (15 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- HALFPENNYWORTH (14 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- SIXPENNYWORTH (13 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- HOLLYWOODIZE (12 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- JOURNEYWORKER (13 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- WINDWAYWARDLY (13 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- THREEPENNYWORTH (15 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- PADDYWHACK (10 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 311 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
14-letter words
13-letter words
12-letter words
- hollywoodize31 pts
- heavyweights28 pts
- everywhither27 pts
- journeywoman27 pts
- journeywomen27 pts
- playwrightry27 pts
- baggywrinkle26 pts
- crockeryware26 pts
- sempstrywork26 pts
- collywobbles24 pts
- pennyweights24 pts
- pinnywinkles24 pts
- tiddlywinker24 pts
- gollywobbler23 pts
- pennywhistle23 pts
- rolleywayman23 pts
- countrywoman22 pts
- countrywomen22 pts
- anywhereness21 pts
- laundrywoman21 pts
- laundrywomen21 pts
11-letter words
- journeywork28 pts
- heavyweight27 pts
- waywodeship26 pts
- everywhence25 pts
- windwayward25 pts
- everywheres23 pts
- pennyweight23 pts
- pennywinkle23 pts
- pinnywinkle23 pts
- playwrights23 pts
- povertyweed23 pts
- shoddywards23 pts
- tiddleywink23 pts
- tiddlywinks23 pts
- clergywoman22 pts
- clergywomen22 pts
- copywriting22 pts
- pennyworths22 pts
- copywriters21 pts
- hollywooder21 pts
- pantrywoman21 pts
- waywardness21 pts
- countryward20 pts
- countrywide20 pts
- playwriting20 pts
- collyweston19 pts
- pantywaists19 pts
- parsleywort19 pts
- storywriter17 pts
10-letter words
- paddywhack29 pts
- jaywalking28 pts
- jaywalkers27 pts
- donkeywork25 pts
- oxywelding25 pts
- paddywatch25 pts
- quinsywort25 pts
- wheywormed25 pts
- ballywrack24 pts
- bodyweight23 pts
- clammyweed23 pts
- flyweights23 pts
- anywhither22 pts
- everywhere22 pts
- playwright22 pts
- scurvyweed22 pts
- shoddyward22 pts
- tiddlywink22 pts
- whorlywort22 pts
- everywoman21 pts
- kidneywort21 pts
- ninnywatch21 pts
- pennyworth21 pts
- skywriting21 pts
- trophywort21 pts
- copywriter20 pts
- graywether20 pts
- greywether20 pts
- skywriters20 pts
- skywritten20 pts
- tallywalka20 pts
- valleyward20 pts
- brandywine19 pts
- countywide19 pts
- dairywoman19 pts
- dairywomen19 pts
- dropsywort19 pts
- galleyworm19 pts
- valleywise19 pts
- worrywarts19 pts
- pantywaist18 pts
- playwriter18 pts
- tallywoman18 pts
- tallywomen18 pts
- litanywise16 pts
9-letter words
- crazyweed27 pts
- jaywalked27 pts
- jimmyweed27 pts
- jaywalker26 pts
- jinnywink26 pts
- paddywack25 pts
- fancywork24 pts
- jurywoman24 pts
- jurywomen24 pts
- pygmyweed24 pts
- whillywha24 pts
- ballywack23 pts
- bodyworks22 pts
- bywalking22 pts
- flyweight22 pts
- graywacke22 pts
- greywacke22 pts
- gypsyweed22 pts
- jettywise22 pts
- waywardly22 pts
- withywind22 pts
- busyworks21 pts
- dummyweed21 pts
- everywhen21 pts
- fittyways21 pts
- flywheels21 pts
- gypsywise21 pts
- gypsywort21 pts
- poppywort21 pts
- puttywork21 pts
- taffywise21 pts
- waddywood21 pts
- willywaws21 pts
- anywhence20 pts
- dayworker20 pts
- dryworker20 pts
- manywhere20 pts
- armyworms19 pts
- candyweed19 pts
- gipsyweed19 pts
- hollywood19 pts
- honeywood19 pts
- ivorywood19 pts
- newlyweds19 pts
- playwoman19 pts
- playwomen19 pts
- skywriter19 pts
- skywrites19 pts
- storywork19 pts
- unwayward19 pts
- waywarden19 pts
- alleyways18 pts
- anywheres18 pts
- anywither18 pts
- citywards18 pts
- entryways18 pts
- fittywise18 pts
- gallywasp18 pts
- gipsywort18 pts
- honeyware18 pts
- honeywort18 pts
- mealywing18 pts
- merrywing18 pts
- pollywogs18 pts
- rolleyway18 pts
- scallywag18 pts
- worrywart18 pts
- worrywort18 pts
- claywares17 pts
- collywest17 pts
- moneywise17 pts
- moneywort17 pts
- palsywort17 pts
- pennywise17 pts
- pennywort17 pts
- playwears17 pts
- polywater17 pts
- earlywood16 pts
- sallywood16 pts
- sassywood16 pts
- storywise15 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 311 words matching this pattern. The average length is 10.2 letters and the average Scrabble score is 21.8 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is photoplaywright (32 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 57 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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