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Browse every 8-letter English word that includes the letter S. This targeted list combines exact length and letter constraints — the same filters available in our Pattern Finder — and shows Scrabble point scores for each entry.
Quick stats: 25,214 total words, 8-letter average length, 25.5-point mean score.
Our dictionary returns 25,214 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. High-value letter density matters: roughly 198 results here include at least one premium tile worth 8–10 points on its own. Watch for recurring suffixes like -ES, -RS, -SH, -ZES when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: zyzzyvas (44 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 25.5 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. With a vowel ratio of 0.32, 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.
Large lists pair well with the Pattern Finder: add exclusions or second constraints to carve study-sized subsets from the full dictionary count. About 99% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Average Scrabble value here is 25.5 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Average Scrabble value here is 25.5 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Anchor words: highest scorer ZYZZYVAS, longest ZYZZYVAS. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 25,214 matches.
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
Showing top 200 of 25,214 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
Export mentally: the longest word (zyzzyvas) and highest scorer (zyzzyvas) are the two anchors worth memorising first.
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