Words By Length
Browse words by their letter count. Click any number below to find words for Wordle, Scrabble & more.
Browse Words by Length
Click on any number to explore all words of that length:
Word Length Guide
Different word lengths serve different purposes in word games:
2-Letter Words
Essential for Scrabble – Master words like QI, XI, ZA, and JO to play parallel to existing words and maximize points. There are only 127 valid 2-letter words!
5-Letter Words
Perfect for Wordle – The official Wordle word list contains about 2,300 solution words. Master these to dominate your daily puzzle!
7-Letter Words
Scrabble Bingos – Using all 7 tiles earns a 50-point bonus! Study 7-letter words to maximize your Scrabble scores.
8+ Letter Words
Extended Plays – Longer words built on existing tiles can be game-changers. Learn common 8-9 letter words for advanced play.
Word Length Breakdown
| Length | Best For | Example Words |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Letter Words | Essential for Scrabble parallel plays | QI, XI, ZA, JO, AA |
| 3-Letter Words | Quick plays and hooks | ZAX, QAT, WAX, JET |
| 4-Letter Words | Balanced scoring words | JAZZ, QUIZ, JINX, FIZZ |
| 5-Letter Words | Perfect for Wordle | CRANE, SLATE, AUDIO |
| 6-Letter Words | Strong mid-game plays | WIZARD, ZEPHYR, QUARTZ |
| 7-Letter Words | Scrabble bingo words (+50 bonus) | JAZZILY, QUIZZED |
| 8-Letter Words | Extended bingo plays | MAXIMIZE, EQUALIZE |
| 9-Letter Words | Advanced vocabulary | JAZZINESS, QUIZZICAL |
| 10-Letter Words | Complex plays | MAXIMIZING, JEOPARDIZE |
| 11-Letter Words | Expert level | OBJECTIFIED, SUBJUGATING |
| 12-Letter Words | Master plays | REJUVENATING, CRYSTALLIZED |
| 13-Letter Words | Championship words | QUADRILATERAL |
| 14-Letter Words | Rare gems | TRANSFORMATION |
| 15-Letter Words | Maximum length | ACKNOWLEDGEMENT |
Why Word Length Matters
Wordle Strategy
Wordle uses exactly 5-letter words. Knowing common 5-letter words and their letter patterns is key to solving in fewer guesses.
Scrabble Bingos
7-letter words that use all your tiles earn a 50-point bonus. Memorizing common 7-letter words is essential for competitive play.
Crossword Solving
Knowing word count is often your first clue. Use our length filter to find all words that fit the space.
Quick Plays
Short 2-3 letter words are invaluable for tight board positions and creating parallel plays in Scrabble.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many 5-letter words are there?
There are approximately 12,000+ valid 5-letter English words across all dictionaries. The Wordle answer list contains about 2,300 common words, while the guess list includes over 10,000.
What's the longest word in Scrabble?
The longest possible word in Scrabble is 15 letters, using the entire board. Common long words include UNCOPYRIGHTABLE and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Why are 2-letter words important?
2-letter words are crucial in Scrabble for creating parallel plays (adding a word that touches multiple tiles). Knowing all 127 valid 2-letter words can dramatically improve your game.
What makes a good Wordle starting word?
The best 5-letter starting words contain common letters (E, A, R, O, T, L, I, S, N) and no repeats. Popular choices include CRANE, SLATE, TRACE, and AUDIO.