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All 6-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: 91 total words, 6-letter average length, 8.2-point mean score.
With 91 valid entries, this is one of the larger curated lists on unscrambletools.com, sorted by length and Scrabble score for quick scanning. Among these entries, 6 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Common endings in this list include -SS, -ES, -ED, -ESS — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. Top scorer: jewess (16 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 8.2 points per word. While Wordle uses a smaller answer list, studying broader dictionary patterns here helps you eliminate impossible guesses faster. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 8.2 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. With a vowel ratio of 0.35, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
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