4-Letter Words Containing IV
All 4-letter dictionary words that include the letter sequence IV. Combining exact length with an internal substring mirrors advanced Pattern Finder filters without opening the interactive tool.
This page summarises 34 valid words — mean length 4, mean score 9.8.
- Total words
- 34
- Avg length
- 4 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 9.8 pts
- Highest scoring
- xxiv (21 pts)
- Longest word
- xxiv (4 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 7(21%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 34 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. High-value letter density matters: roughly 7 results here include at least one premium tile worth 8–10 points on its own. Watch for recurring suffixes like -VE, -IV, -VA, -IVE when planning hooks and parallel plays. The highest-scoring word shown is xxiv at 21 points. 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. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 9.8 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.43, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
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Strategy & study tips
Premium letters drive the top of this list. Prioritise words with Q, X, Z, J, or K when double- and triple-letter squares are open — raw tile value here often exceeds 15 points before multipliers. About 21% 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 9.8 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.
- XXIV (4 letters, 21 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- XDIV (4 letters, 15 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- JIVA (4 letters, 14 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- JIVE (4 letters, 14 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- CHIV (4 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- CIVY (4 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KIVA (4 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- KIVU (4 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
Word list
4-letter words
- xxiv21 pts
- xdiv15 pts
- jiva14 pts
- jive14 pts
- chiv12 pts
- civy12 pts
- kiva11 pts
- kivu11 pts
- skiv11 pts
- five10 pts
- hive10 pts
- shiv10 pts
- tivy10 pts
- viva10 pts
- vive10 pts
- vivo10 pts
- wive10 pts
- cive9 pts
- cliv9 pts
- priv9 pts
- spiv9 pts
- diva8 pts
- dive8 pts
- divi8 pts
- give8 pts
- aivr7 pts
- ivan7 pts
- ivin7 pts
- live7 pts
- riva7 pts
- rive7 pts
- rivo7 pts
- siva7 pts
- univ7 pts
How to use this list
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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 34 words matching this pattern. The average length is 4 letters and the average Scrabble score is 9.8 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is xxiv (21 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 7 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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