9-Letter Words Starting With V
Every 9-letter word in our dictionary that begins with V. This length-locked prefix list is narrower than our general “words starting with V” hub, so you can study exact slot sizes without wading through longer entries.
This page summarises 842 valid words — mean length 9, mean score 19.1.
- Total words
- 842
- Avg length
- 9 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 19.1 pts
- Highest scoring
- vizcachas (28 pts)
- Longest word
- vizcachas (9 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 75(38%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 842 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. Scrabble players will notice 75 words carrying Q, X, Z, J, or K — letters that separate casual players from competitive ones. Watch for recurring suffixes like -ZE, -ES, -ED, -IZE when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: vizcachas (28 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 19.1 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 0.39, 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.
Strategy & study tips
A deep result pool supports spaced repetition — study one length bucket per day rather than cramming the full scroll in a single sitting. About 38% 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. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. 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.
- VIZCACHAS (9 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- VIZIRSHIP (9 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- VACUUMIZE (9 letters, 25 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- VAMPIRIZE (9 letters, 25 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- VICTIMIZE (9 letters, 25 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- VOWELIZED (9 letters, 25 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- VAPORIZED (9 letters, 24 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- VESTRYIZE (9 letters, 24 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 842 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
9-letter words
- vizcachas28 pts
- vizirship26 pts
- vacuumize25 pts
- vampirize25 pts
- victimize25 pts
- vowelized25 pts
- vaporized24 pts
- vestryize24 pts
- viscidize24 pts
- vocalized24 pts
- vowelizes24 pts
- vaporizer23 pts
- vaporizes23 pts
- vapourize23 pts
- verbalize23 pts
- viscolize23 pts
- vixenlike23 pts
- vizarding23 pts
- vocalizer23 pts
- vocalizes23 pts
- volcanize23 pts
- vulcanize23 pts
- valorized22 pts
- vandalize22 pts
- vanjarrah22 pts
- varisized22 pts
- vehemency22 pts
- velarized22 pts
- verjuiced22 pts
- vexillary22 pts
- vitalized22 pts
- vivifying22 pts
- vowmaking22 pts
- vulgarize22 pts
- vakkaliga21 pts
- valorizes21 pts
- vampproof21 pts
- vassalize21 pts
- velarizes21 pts
- venanzite21 pts
- venezuela21 pts
- veratrize21 pts
- verjuices21 pts
- vernalize21 pts
- vetchlike21 pts
- visionize21 pts
- visualize21 pts
- vitalizer21 pts
- vitalizes21 pts
- vizierate21 pts
- vizierial21 pts
- vizirates21 pts
- vizorless21 pts
- valviform20 pts
- valvotomy20 pts
- vexedness20 pts
- videotext20 pts
- viperfish20 pts
- vitapathy20 pts
- vivifical20 pts
- vouchsafe20 pts
- vulviform20 pts
- vaccicide19 pts
- vajrasana19 pts
- valkyrian19 pts
- valkyries19 pts
- valvelike19 pts
- vambraced19 pts
- vampirish19 pts
- vaporific19 pts
- varyingly19 pts
- vasectomy19 pts
- vatmaking19 pts
- vehemence19 pts
- vehiculum19 pts
- venectomy19 pts
- verifying19 pts
- vermiform19 pts
- vespiform19 pts
- vexations19 pts
- vexatious19 pts
- vexillate19 pts
- vibraharp19 pts
- vicarship19 pts
- vikingism19 pts
- vilifying19 pts
- viomycins19 pts
- viscachas19 pts
- vouchable19 pts
- vouchment19 pts
- vowellike19 pts
- vraicking19 pts
- vaccinium18 pts
- vaishnava18 pts
- valleyful18 pts
- vambraces18 pts
- vampirism18 pts
- vaporlike18 pts
- varityped18 pts
- vasemaker18 pts
- vegetably18 pts
- veilmaker18 pts
- veinstuff18 pts
- veldcraft18 pts
- verbascum18 pts
- verbified18 pts
- vergiform18 pts
- vermifuge18 pts
- vestrydom18 pts
- vestryish18 pts
- vetchling18 pts
- vialmaker18 pts
- vicecomes18 pts
- videodisk18 pts
- vigilancy18 pts
- violmaker18 pts
- viperlike18 pts
- visagraph18 pts
- viscidity18 pts
- vitagraph18 pts
- vivifiers18 pts
- voicelike18 pts
- volapuker18 pts
- volhynite18 pts
- voltivity18 pts
- votograph18 pts
- vouchered18 pts
- vaccinoid17 pts
- vachellia17 pts
- vacuolary17 pts
- vacuously17 pts
- vacuuming17 pts
- vancouver17 pts
- vaporware17 pts
- vapourish17 pts
- vasostomy17 pts
- vatically17 pts
- vaucheria17 pts
- vehicular17 pts
- velchanos17 pts
- veldskoen17 pts
- venefical17 pts
- venenific17 pts
- venerably17 pts
- ventifact17 pts
- verbality17 pts
- verbicide17 pts
- verbifies17 pts
- verbosely17 pts
- verbosity17 pts
- veritably17 pts
- vermicide17 pts
- vermouths17 pts
- versiform17 pts
- verticity17 pts
- vervecean17 pts
- vervecine17 pts
- vespacide17 pts
- vestryism17 pts
- vestryman17 pts
- vestrymen17 pts
- vetchiest17 pts
- veterancy17 pts
- viability17 pts
- vibrantly17 pts
- vibrative17 pts
- vibratory17 pts
- viceroyal17 pts
- viciosity17 pts
- viciously17 pts
- victordom17 pts
- victualry17 pts
- viewpoint17 pts
- villiform17 pts
- vinhatico17 pts
- virulency17 pts
- viscosity17 pts
- viscounty17 pts
- viscously17 pts
- vishnuism17 pts
- vitaphone17 pts
- vitremyte17 pts
- vitriform17 pts
- vitrotype17 pts
- vivacious17 pts
- vivamente17 pts
- vivariums17 pts
- vivisects17 pts
- vocatives17 pts
- voiceband17 pts
- volcanity17 pts
- volkslied17 pts
- volksraad17 pts
- voltatype17 pts
- volumetry17 pts
- voluptary17 pts
- vomitives17 pts
- vomitwort17 pts
- vorticity17 pts
- voyagings17 pts
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from “words starting with”?
- 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 842 words matching this pattern. The average length is 9 letters and the average Scrabble score is 19.1 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is vizcachas (28 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 75 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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