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 12,699 words matching this pattern. The average length is 15 letters and the average Scrabble score is 25.8 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is puzzlepatedness (38 pts).

Are there high-scoring words in this list?

96 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.

Words Containing ESS

Browse every English word that contains the sequence ESS. 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.

Quick stats: 12,699 total words, 15-letter average length, 25.8-point mean score.

Total words: 12,699
Avg length: 15 letters
Avg Scrabble score: 25.8 pts
Highest scoring: puzzlepatedness (38 pts)
Longest word: puzzlepatedness (15 letters)
High-value letter words: 96(48%); Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)

About this word list

Our dictionary returns 12,699 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. High-value letter density matters: roughly 96 results here include at least one premium tile worth 8–10 points on its own. Common endings in this list include -SS, -LY, -ON, -ESS — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. For quick wins, prioritise puzzlepatedness (38 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. With a vowel ratio of 0.36, 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

Large lists pair well with the Pattern Finder: add exclusions or second constraints to carve study-sized subsets from the full dictionary count. About 48% 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. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. 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.

PUZZLEPATEDNESS (15 letters, 38 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
EXQUISITIVENESS (15 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
QUICKWITTEDNESS (15 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
BRAZENFACEDNESS (15 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
NONEXPRESSIVELY (15 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
UNCIVILIZEDNESS (15 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
ACQUISITIVENESS (15 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
CONFLUXIBLENESS (15 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.

Word list

Showing top 200 of 12,699 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.

15-letter words

How to use this list

Use the Word Unscrambler when you also have specific tiles — enter your rack and apply filters to cross-check against this full list.

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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 12,699 words matching this pattern. The average length is 15 letters and the average Scrabble score is 25.8 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is puzzlepatedness (38 pts).
Are there high-scoring words in this list?: 96 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.

Words Containing ESS

Quick stats: 12,699 total words, 15-letter average length, 25.8-point mean score.

Total words: 12,699
Avg length: 15 letters
Avg Scrabble score: 25.8 pts
Highest scoring: puzzlepatedness (38 pts)
Longest word: puzzlepatedness (15 letters)
High-value letter words: 96(48%); Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)

About this word list

Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.

Strategy & study tips

Top words preview

Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.

PUZZLEPATEDNESS (15 letters, 38 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
EXQUISITIVENESS (15 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
QUICKWITTEDNESS (15 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
BRAZENFACEDNESS (15 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
NONEXPRESSIVELY (15 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
UNCIVILIZEDNESS (15 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
ACQUISITIVENESS (15 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
CONFLUXIBLENESS (15 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.

Word list

Showing top 200 of 12,699 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.

15-letter words

How to use this list

Use the Word Unscrambler when you also have specific tiles — enter your rack and apply filters to cross-check against this full list.

Open Pattern Finder →Anagram Solver →Open Word Unscrambler →Wordle Solver →Scrabble Score Calculator →

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 12,699 words matching this pattern. The average length is 15 letters and the average Scrabble score is 25.8 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is puzzlepatedness (38 pts).
Are there high-scoring words in this list?: 96 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.

Words Containing ESS

About this word list

Strategy & study tips

Top words preview

Word list

15-letter words

How to use this list

Related searches

Frequently asked questions

Words Containing ESS

About this word list

Strategy & study tips

Top words preview

Word list

15-letter words

How to use this list

Related searches

Frequently asked questions