Every 7-letter word in our dictionary that begins with IV. This length-locked prefix list is narrower than our general “words starting with IV” hub, so you can study exact slot sizes without wading through longer entries.
Quick stats: 9 total words, 7-letter average length, 13.1-point mean score.
Total words
9
Avg length
7 letters
Avg Scrabble score
13.1 pts
Highest scoring
ivylike (17 pts)
Longest word
ivylike (7 letters)
High-value letter words
1(11%)
Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
A compact set of 9 words means you can review the entire list in one sitting and retain more for your next game. Scrabble players will notice 1 words carrying Q, X, Z, J, or K — letters that separate casual players from competitive ones. Common endings in this list include -ED, -ES, -KE, -EED — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. For quick wins, prioritise ivylike (17 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. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.46, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
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Strategy & study tips
Short lists are perfect for Wordle revision nights: read the list once, then attempt to recall every entry from memory. About 11% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Prefix-locked length lists train slot-filling for crosswords and Wordle. Start with the highest-scoring opener, then drill hooks that add one letter before the prefix. Anchor words: highest scorer IVYLIKE, longest IVYLIKE. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 9 matches. Average Scrabble value here is 13.1 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
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The general starting-with hub includes every length. This page locks word size (e.g. only 5-letter words starting with S), which matches Wordle and crossword slots more closely.
How many words match this pattern?
Our dictionary contains 9 words matching this pattern. The average length is 7 letters and the average Scrabble score is 13.1 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is ivylike (17 pts).
Are there high-scoring words in this list?
1 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.