4-Letter Words Containing V
All 4-letter dictionary words that include the letter sequence V. Combining exact length with an internal substring mirrors advanced Pattern Finder filters without opening the interactive tool.
Below is a snapshot of 302 dictionary matches (200 shown), averaging 4 letters and 9.3 Scrabble points.
- Total words
- 302
- Avg length
- 4 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 9.3 pts
- Highest scoring
- xxiv (21 pts)
- Longest word
- xxiv (4 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 23(12%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 302 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. This list includes 23 words with high-value letters like Q, X, or Z — prime targets for premium squares on a Scrabble board. Watch for recurring suffixes like -VE, -VA, -VY, -AVE when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: xxiv (21 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 9.3 points per word. 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. In tournament Scrabble, knowing word counts and score distributions for common patterns saves seconds per turn — seconds that add up over 30+ games. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.39, 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 12% 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. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Anchor words: highest scorer XXIV, longest XXIV. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 302 matches.
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.
- JHVH (4 letters, 20 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- JOVY (4 letters, 17 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- XDIV (4 letters, 15 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- JAVA (4 letters, 14 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- JIVA (4 letters, 14 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- JIVE (4 letters, 14 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- JOVA (4 letters, 14 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 302 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
4-letter words
- xxiv21 pts
- jhvh20 pts
- jovy17 pts
- xdiv15 pts
- java14 pts
- jiva14 pts
- jive14 pts
- jova14 pts
- jove14 pts
- kvah14 pts
- vext14 pts
- xvii14 pts
- vick13 pts
- wavy13 pts
- wyve13 pts
- bevy12 pts
- cavy12 pts
- chiv12 pts
- civy12 pts
- cuvy12 pts
- pavy12 pts
- akov11 pts
- davy11 pts
- dlvy11 pts
- gyve11 pts
- impv11 pts
- kava11 pts
- kavi11 pts
- kiev11 pts
- kiva11 pts
- kivu11 pts
- klva11 pts
- kvar11 pts
- kvas11 pts
- skiv11 pts
- vady11 pts
- vamp11 pts
- vugh11 pts
- avdp10 pts
- avow10 pts
- avoy10 pts
- avys10 pts
- blvd10 pts
- envy10 pts
- favi10 pts
- favn10 pts
- ferv10 pts
- five10 pts
- flav10 pts
- harv10 pts
- have10 pts
- hevi10 pts
- hive10 pts
- hova10 pts
- hove10 pts
- lavy10 pts
- levy10 pts
- lvov10 pts
- navy10 pts
- ovey10 pts
- shiv10 pts
- tavy10 pts
- tivy10 pts
- vary10 pts
- vavs10 pts
- vaws10 pts
- vayu10 pts
- veny10 pts
- very10 pts
- view10 pts
- viny10 pts
- viva10 pts
- vive10 pts
- vivo10 pts
- vows10 pts
- vrow10 pts
- vvll10 pts
- wave10 pts
- weve10 pts
- wive10 pts
- wove10 pts
- yava10 pts
- bove9 pts
- brev9 pts
- cava9 pts
- cave9 pts
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- cive9 pts
- cliv9 pts
- conv9 pts
- corv9 pts
- cove9 pts
- cuve9 pts
- evap9 pts
- merv9 pts
- mirv9 pts
- move9 pts
- ovum9 pts
- pave9 pts
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- perv9 pts
- prev9 pts
- priv9 pts
- prov9 pts
- pulv9 pts
- rcvr9 pts
- rsvp9 pts
- spiv9 pts
- svce9 pts
- uvic9 pts
- veep9 pts
- veps9 pts
- verb9 pts
- vesp9 pts
- vibe9 pts
- vica9 pts
- vice9 pts
- vims9 pts
- vips9 pts
- voce9 pts
- vugg9 pts
- advt8 pts
- avid8 pts
- dave8 pts
- derv8 pts
- deva8 pts
- deve8 pts
- devi8 pts
- devs8 pts
- diva8 pts
- dive8 pts
- divi8 pts
- dove8 pts
- galv8 pts
- gave8 pts
- give8 pts
- gove8 pts
- govt8 pts
- grav8 pts
- ovid8 pts
- svgs8 pts
- uvid8 pts
- vaad8 pts
- vade8 pts
- vage8 pts
- vagi8 pts
- vang8 pts
- veda8 pts
- vega8 pts
- veld8 pts
- vend8 pts
- verd8 pts
- vide8 pts
- vied8 pts
- viga8 pts
- vild8 pts
- vogt8 pts
- void8 pts
- vugs8 pts
- vulg8 pts
- aivr7 pts
- arvo7 pts
- aval7 pts
- avar7 pts
- aver7 pts
- aves7 pts
- avie7 pts
- avis7 pts
- avos7 pts
- eave7 pts
- elev7 pts
- elve7 pts
- eval7 pts
- evan7 pts
- evea7 pts
- even7 pts
- ever7 pts
- eves7 pts
- evil7 pts
- evoe7 pts
- invt7 pts
- ivan7 pts
- ivin7 pts
- lava7 pts
- lave7 pts
- leva7 pts
- leve7 pts
- levi7 pts
- levo7 pts
- live7 pts
- love7 pts
- nave7 pts
- navi7 pts
- neve7 pts
- nevi7 pts
- nevo7 pts
- nova7 pts
- novo7 pts
- oval7 pts
- oven7 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 302 words matching this pattern. The average length is 4 letters and the average Scrabble score is 9.3 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is xxiv (21 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 23 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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