Words Containing DP
Browse every English word that contains the sequence DP. Knowing words with rare letter combinations — especially Q, X, Z, and digraphs like TH, CH, and SH — is a key strategy for scoring big in Scrabble and Words with Friends.
Below is a snapshot of 183 dictionary matches (183 shown), averaging 9.1 letters and 15.3 Scrabble points.
- Total words
- 183
- Avg length
- 9.1 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 15.3 pts
- Highest scoring
- quadplexes (29 pts)
- Longest word
- grandparenthood (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 13(7%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 183 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. Among these entries, 13 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Suffix patterns such as -OF, -ES, -ER, -OOF appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise quadplexes (29 pts) — they lead this list on raw tile value. Daily Wordle solvers benefit from lists like this when a letter pattern repeats across puzzles; knowing valid words in advance reduces wasted guesses. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 15.3 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.35, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
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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 7% 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 15.3 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Anchor words: highest scorer QUADPLEXES, longest GRANDPARENTHOOD. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 183 matches. Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- QUADPLEXES (10 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- QUADPLEX (8 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- HANDPICKING (11 letters, 24 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- GRANDPARENTHOOD (15 letters, 23 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- CODPITCHINGS (12 letters, 23 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- WOODPECKERS (11 letters, 23 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- HANDPICKED (10 letters, 23 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- WORDPROCESSORS (14 letters, 22 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
15-letter words
14-letter words
13-letter words
12-letter words
11-letter words
- handpicking24 pts
- woodpeckers23 pts
- wordperfect22 pts
- cardplaying20 pts
- rewardproof20 pts
- swordplayer20 pts
- fieldpieces19 pts
- tadpolehood18 pts
- tadpolelike18 pts
- sandpapered17 pts
- soundproofs17 pts
- adpromissor16 pts
- deadpanning16 pts
- midparental16 pts
- sandpaperer16 pts
- standpatism16 pts
- grandparent15 pts
- endpleasure14 pts
- standpatter14 pts
- standpoints14 pts
10-letter words
- quadplexes29 pts
- handpicked23 pts
- woodpecker22 pts
- childproof21 pts
- grandpappy21 pts
- floodproof19 pts
- fraudproof19 pts
- headphones19 pts
- mudpuppies19 pts
- swordproof19 pts
- windplayer19 pts
- worldproof19 pts
- cardplayer18 pts
- fieldpiece18 pts
- headpieces18 pts
- sandpapery18 pts
- broadpiece17 pts
- floodplain16 pts
- soundproof16 pts
- tadpoledom16 pts
- deadpanned15 pts
- sandpapers15 pts
- sandpipers15 pts
- standpipes15 pts
- deadpanner14 pts
- godparents14 pts
- groundplot14 pts
- adposition13 pts
- standpoint13 pts
- treadplate13 pts
9-letter words
- handpicks21 pts
- skidproof19 pts
- headpenny18 pts
- headphone18 pts
- swordplay18 pts
- weedproof18 pts
- windproof18 pts
- woodpenny18 pts
- wordplays18 pts
- acidproof17 pts
- coldproof17 pts
- handpiece17 pts
- headpiece17 pts
- moldproof17 pts
- prodproof17 pts
- windpipes17 pts
- codpieces16 pts
- baldpated15 pts
- clodpated15 pts
- grandpapa15 pts
- handpress15 pts
- handprint15 pts
- headplate15 pts
- leadproof15 pts
- loadpenny15 pts
- raidproof15 pts
- sandproof15 pts
- woodpiles15 pts
- woodprint15 pts
- baldpates14 pts
- bedplates14 pts
- clodpates14 pts
- clodpoles14 pts
- clodpolls14 pts
- endpapers14 pts
- midparent14 pts
- midpoints14 pts
- sandpaper14 pts
- sandpeeps14 pts
- sandpiper14 pts
- standpipe14 pts
- tadpolism14 pts
- toadpipes14 pts
- godparent13 pts
- endplates12 pts
- endpoints12 pts
- landplane12 pts
- leadplant12 pts
- sandpiles12 pts
- soundpost12 pts
- standpost12 pts
8-letter words
- quadplex27 pts
- handpick20 pts
- mudpuppy20 pts
- woodpeck20 pts
- wordplay17 pts
- mudproof16 pts
- windpipe16 pts
- codpiece15 pts
- padpiece15 pts
- grandpap14 pts
- handpost14 pts
- hardpans14 pts
- headpins14 pts
- headpost14 pts
- woodpile14 pts
- baldpate13 pts
- bandpass13 pts
- bedplate13 pts
- bedposts13 pts
- clodpate13 pts
- clodpole13 pts
- clodpoll13 pts
- endpaper13 pts
- endpiece13 pts
- midpoint13 pts
- sandpeep13 pts
- toadpipe13 pts
- deadpans12 pts
- grandpas12 pts
- seedpods12 pts
- endplate11 pts
- endpoint11 pts
- redpolls11 pts
- reedplot11 pts
- sandpile11 pts
- sandpits11 pts
- standpat11 pts
- tadpoles11 pts
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I find words with a specific letter sequence?
- Use the Pattern Finder "contains" field or browse our words-containing pages. Enter any substring (e.g. QU, TH, XYZ) to see all dictionary matches with Scrabble scores.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 183 words matching this pattern. The average length is 9.1 letters and the average Scrabble score is 15.3 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is quadplexes (29 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 13 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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