4-Letter Words Containing ES
All 4-letter dictionary words that include the letter sequence ES. Combining exact length with an internal substring mirrors advanced Pattern Finder filters without opening the interactive tool.
Data at a glance — 152 matches, 6.3 avg pts, 4 avg letters.
- Total words
- 152
- Avg length
- 4 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 6.3 pts
- Highest scoring
- ques (13 pts)
- Longest word
- ques (4 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 19(13%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With 152 valid entries, this is one of the larger curated lists on unscrambletools.com, sorted by length and Scrabble score for quick scanning. Scrabble players will notice 19 words carrying Q, X, Z, J, or K — letters that separate casual players from competitive ones. Common endings in this list include -ES, -ST, -SS, -EES — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. For quick wins, prioritise ques (13 pts) — they lead this list on raw tile value. While Wordle uses a smaller answer list, studying broader dictionary patterns here helps you eliminate impossible guesses faster. In tournament Scrabble, knowing word counts and score distributions for common patterns saves seconds per turn — seconds that add up over 30+ games. With a vowel ratio of 0.42, 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 13% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Internal substrings often appear in compound answers. Scan length sections below to match exact slot size. Average Scrabble value here is 6.3 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.
- QUES (4 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- ZEES (4 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- ZEST (4 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- AXES (4 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- ESOX (4 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- EXES (4 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- JEES (4 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- JESS (4 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
4-letter words
- ques13 pts
- zees13 pts
- zest13 pts
- axes11 pts
- esox11 pts
- exes11 pts
- jees11 pts
- jess11 pts
- jest11 pts
- jesu11 pts
- joes11 pts
- oxes11 pts
- wyes10 pts
- byes9 pts
- desk9 pts
- espy9 pts
- mesh9 pts
- pyes9 pts
- vesp9 pts
- dyes8 pts
- ekes8 pts
- kaes8 pts
- kees8 pts
- kues8 pts
- okes8 pts
- ukes8 pts
- aves7 pts
- awes7 pts
- ayes7 pts
- desc7 pts
- esth7 pts
- eves7 pts
- ewes7 pts
- eyes7 pts
- fees7 pts
- fess7 pts
- fest7 pts
- foes7 pts
- haes7 pts
- hest7 pts
- hies7 pts
- hoes7 pts
- hues7 pts
- lyes7 pts
- nesh7 pts
- owes7 pts
- oyes7 pts
- resh7 pts
- ryes7 pts
- shes7 pts
- tyes7 pts
- vees7 pts
- vese7 pts
- vest7 pts
- vies7 pts
- voes7 pts
- waes7 pts
- wees7 pts
- wese7 pts
- west7 pts
- woes7 pts
- yees7 pts
- yese7 pts
- yeso7 pts
- yest7 pts
- aces6 pts
- aesc6 pts
- apes6 pts
- bees6 pts
- besa6 pts
- bess6 pts
- best6 pts
- cees6 pts
- cess6 pts
- cest6 pts
- coes6 pts
- cres6 pts
- cues6 pts
- emes6 pts
- esca6 pts
- ices6 pts
- maes6 pts
- mesa6 pts
- mese6 pts
- meso6 pts
- mess6 pts
- mest6 pts
- obes6 pts
- opes6 pts
- pees6 pts
- pesa6 pts
- peso6 pts
- pess6 pts
- pest6 pts
- pies6 pts
- pres6 pts
- resp6 pts
- ages5 pts
- dees5 pts
- desi5 pts
- dess5 pts
- dies5 pts
- does5 pts
- dues5 pts
- gaes5 pts
- gees5 pts
- gess5 pts
- gest5 pts
- gies5 pts
- goes5 pts
- gres5 pts
- ides5 pts
- odes5 pts
- ales4 pts
- anes4 pts
- ares4 pts
- ates4 pts
- esau4 pts
- eses4 pts
- esne4 pts
- esse4 pts
- ires4 pts
- lees4 pts
- lese4 pts
- less4 pts
- lest4 pts
- lies4 pts
- lues4 pts
- nese4 pts
- ness4 pts
- nest4 pts
- nies4 pts
- noes4 pts
- oles4 pts
- ones4 pts
- ores4 pts
- oses4 pts
- rees4 pts
- rest4 pts
- ries4 pts
- roes4 pts
- rues4 pts
- sees4 pts
- sess4 pts
- sues4 pts
- tees4 pts
- tess4 pts
- test4 pts
- ties4 pts
- toes4 pts
- tres4 pts
- uses4 pts
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from words containing the same letters?
- The unfiltered “words containing” page spans all lengths. This version keeps one length bucket so you can study exact slot patterns like 5-letter words containing QU.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 152 words matching this pattern. The average length is 4 letters and the average Scrabble score is 6.3 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is ques (13 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 19 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.
- Is this tool free to use?
- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.