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All 4-letter dictionary words that include the letter sequence ESS. Combining exact length with an internal substring mirrors advanced Pattern Finder filters without opening the interactive tool.
Quick stats: 13 total words, 4-letter average length, 5.5-point mean score.
A compact set of 13 words means you can review the entire list in one sitting and retain more for your next game. Among these entries, 1 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Suffix patterns such as -SS, -SE, -ESS, -SSE appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. The highest-scoring word shown is jess at 11 points. Daily Wordle solvers benefit from lists like this when a letter pattern repeats across puzzles; knowing valid words in advance reduces wasted guesses. 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 0.27, 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.
Short lists are perfect for Wordle revision nights: read the list once, then attempt to recall every entry from memory. About 8% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Combine this static list with Pattern Finder exclusions when you know a letter cannot appear in the word. Average Scrabble value here is 5.5 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Anchor words: highest scorer JESS, longest JESS. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 13 matches.
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
Teachers and word-game coaches can use the stats block above to illustrate letter frequency, average word length (4 letters), and score distribution.
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