6-Letter Words
Browse every 6-letter English word from our 350 000-word dictionary. Each word is listed with its Scrabble point score so you can quickly identify the highest-value plays.
Below is a snapshot of 29,874 dictionary matches (200 shown), averaging 6 letters and 24.4 Scrabble points.
- Total words
- 29,874
- Avg length
- 6 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 24.4 pts
- Highest scoring
- quizzy (36 pts)
- Longest word
- quizzy (6 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 200(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 29,874 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. This list includes 200 words with high-value letters like Q, X, or Z — prime targets for premium squares on a Scrabble board. Suffix patterns such as -LE, -ZY, -ES, -ZLE appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. Top scorer: quizzy (36 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 24.4 points per word. Daily Wordle solvers benefit from lists like this when a letter pattern repeats across puzzles; knowing valid words in advance reduces wasted guesses. Competitive Scrabble strategy relies on pattern recognition. Lists like this train your brain to spot playable words under time pressure. With a vowel ratio of 0.35, 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 100% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
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 QUIZZY, longest QUIZZY. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 29,874 matches. Anchor words: highest scorer QUIZZY, longest QUIZZY. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 29,874 matches.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- QUIZZY (6 letters, 36 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- BEZAZZ (6 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PIZAZZ (6 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- ZAQQUM (6 letters, 35 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- BEJAZZ (6 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- ZIZZLE (6 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- JAZZED (6 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- JAZZER (6 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 29,874 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
6-letter words
- quizzy36 pts
- bezazz35 pts
- pizazz35 pts
- zaqqum35 pts
- bejazz33 pts
- zizzle33 pts
- jazzed32 pts
- jazzer31 pts
- jazzes31 pts
- jizzen31 pts
- frizzy30 pts
- huzzah30 pts
- twazzy30 pts
- mizzly29 pts
- scuzzy29 pts
- fezzed28 pts
- fizzed28 pts
- fuzzed28 pts
- jizyah28 pts
- muzjik28 pts
- ziczac28 pts
- buzzed27 pts
- fezzan27 pts
- fezzes27 pts
- fizzer27 pts
- fizzes27 pts
- fizzle27 pts
- fuzzes27 pts
- fuzzle27 pts
- hazzan27 pts
- hizzie27 pts
- huzzas27 pts
- queazy27 pts
- razzly27 pts
- snazzy27 pts
- sozzly27 pts
- wizzen27 pts
- wuzzer27 pts
- wuzzle27 pts
- zizany27 pts
- zizith27 pts
- bezzle26 pts
- buzzer26 pts
- buzzes26 pts
- buzzle26 pts
- cozzes26 pts
- mezuza26 pts
- mezzos26 pts
- mizzen26 pts
- mizzle26 pts
- muzzle26 pts
- peziza26 pts
- piazza26 pts
- piazze26 pts
- pizzas26 pts
- pizzle26 pts
- puzzle26 pts
- rizzom26 pts
- zigzag26 pts
- dazzle25 pts
- dizzen25 pts
- dozzle25 pts
- exequy25 pts
- gizzen25 pts
- gozzan25 pts
- guazzo25 pts
- guzzle25 pts
- hejazi25 pts
- izzard25 pts
- jazeys25 pts
- jeziah25 pts
- oxyazo25 pts
- paxwax25 pts
- razzed25 pts
- syzygy25 pts
- zindiq25 pts
- ajimez24 pts
- azazel24 pts
- frowzy24 pts
- izchak24 pts
- jimjam24 pts
- lizzie24 pts
- muzhik24 pts
- nozzle24 pts
- nuzzer24 pts
- nuzzle24 pts
- quacky24 pts
- quartz24 pts
- quezal24 pts
- quilez24 pts
- quinze24 pts
- razzer24 pts
- razzes24 pts
- razzia24 pts
- razzle24 pts
- requiz24 pts
- rizzar24 pts
- rizzer24 pts
- rizzle24 pts
- rozzer24 pts
- sizzle24 pts
- sozzle24 pts
- squoze24 pts
- tazzas24 pts
- tuzzle24 pts
- tzetze24 pts
- wheezy24 pts
- zanzas24 pts
- zazens24 pts
- zequin24 pts
- zincky24 pts
- zinzar24 pts
- zitzit24 pts
- zoozoo24 pts
- avijja23 pts
- blowzy23 pts
- chequy23 pts
- chuzwi23 pts
- hajjes23 pts
- hajjis23 pts
- hamzah23 pts
- khojah23 pts
- kolkoz23 pts
- kozuka23 pts
- quokka23 pts
- schizy23 pts
- taxwax23 pts
- zakkeu23 pts
- zebeck23 pts
- zephyr23 pts
- zythem23 pts
- zythum23 pts
- bijoux22 pts
- bombyx22 pts
- coccyx22 pts
- czechs22 pts
- hijack22 pts
- jackey22 pts
- jackye22 pts
- jahveh22 pts
- jajman22 pts
- jazies22 pts
- jerque22 pts
- jezail22 pts
- jockey22 pts
- jojoba22 pts
- jonque22 pts
- jujube22 pts
- kakkak22 pts
- khazar22 pts
- khazen22 pts
- klutzy22 pts
- knyazi22 pts
- kolhoz22 pts
- kuvasz22 pts
- kvutza22 pts
- kwanza22 pts
- maxixe22 pts
- mizpah22 pts
- oxazin22 pts
- quasky22 pts
- quippy22 pts
- quirky22 pts
- squawk22 pts
- waxhaw22 pts
- wejack22 pts
- xarque22 pts
- yizkor22 pts
- yuzlik22 pts
- yuzluk22 pts
- zanjon22 pts
- zymome22 pts
- buzuki21 pts
- floozy21 pts
- franzy21 pts
- freezy21 pts
- frenzy21 pts
- friezy21 pts
- frouzy21 pts
- frowze21 pts
- haybox21 pts
- hazily21 pts
- howitz21 pts
- hyzone21 pts
- jinxed21 pts
- joyhop21 pts
- jubhah21 pts
- khodja21 pts
- kibitz21 pts
- kojiki21 pts
- konjak21 pts
- korzec21 pts
- markaz21 pts
- nazify21 pts
- oxyopy21 pts
- pajock21 pts
- phizog21 pts
- pickax21 pts
- quacks21 pts
- quaffs21 pts
How to use this list
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Frequently asked questions
- Why does word length matter in Scrabble?
- Playing a 7-letter word uses all your tiles and earns a 50-point bonus (bingo). Knowing high-value words of specific lengths helps you plan for that bonus and fit words into tight board positions.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 29,874 words matching this pattern. The average length is 6 letters and the average Scrabble score is 24.4 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is quizzy (36 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 200 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.