Words Containing FS
Browse every English word that contains the sequence FS. 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.
Data at a glance — 316 matches, 17.1 avg pts, 8.5 avg letters.
- Total words
- 316
- Avg length
- 8.5 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 17.1 pts
- Highest scoring
- razoumofskya (33 pts)
- Longest word
- selfsufficiency (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 32(16%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 316 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. Scrabble players will notice 32 words carrying Q, X, Z, J, or K — letters that separate casual players from competitive ones. Suffix patterns such as -FS, -IP, -DE, -FFS appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise razoumofskya (33 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 17.1 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. With a vowel ratio of 0.3, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
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Strategy & study tips
High-score density makes this page ideal for tournament warm-ups: scan the stats block, then quiz yourself on the five highest entries without looking at the list. About 16% 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. Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results. Anchor words: highest scorer RAZOUMOFSKYA, longest SELFSUFFICIENCY. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 316 matches.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- RAZOUMOFSKYA (12 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- SELFSUFFICIENCY (15 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- BUMBAILIFFSHIP (14 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- HANDKERCHIEFS (13 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- PLAINTIFFSHIP (13 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- NECKERCHIEFS (12 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- CHECKOFFS (9 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- SHERIFFSHIP (11 letters, 25 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 316 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
14-letter words
13-letter words
12-letter words
11-letter words
10-letter words
- whipstaffs24 pts
- fisticuffs21 pts
- feedstuffs20 pts
- flagstaffs20 pts
- foodstuffs20 pts
- beefsteaks19 pts
- forestaffs19 pts
- offsprings19 pts
- perofskite19 pts
- offscourer18 pts
- plaintiffs18 pts
- turfskiing18 pts
- wolfsbanes18 pts
- leafstalks17 pts
- misbeliefs17 pts
- offsetting17 pts
- disbeliefs16 pts
- waterleafs16 pts
- leitmotifs15 pts
9-letter words
- checkoffs26 pts
- knockoffs25 pts
- dummkopfs23 pts
- chiefship22 pts
- draffsack22 pts
- chaffseed21 pts
- handcuffs21 pts
- kerchiefs21 pts
- riffraffs21 pts
- brushoffs20 pts
- calctuffs19 pts
- cliffsman19 pts
- dyestuffs19 pts
- mischiefs19 pts
- subchiefs19 pts
- wharfside19 pts
- woodruffs19 pts
- beefsteak18 pts
- bodysurfs18 pts
- calfskins18 pts
- cliffside18 pts
- concrfsce18 pts
- forehoofs18 pts
- offshoots18 pts
- offspring18 pts
- overruffs18 pts
- scarfskin18 pts
- writeoffs18 pts
- blastoffs17 pts
- dandriffs17 pts
- dandruffs17 pts
- offsaddle17 pts
- offscreen17 pts
- outbluffs17 pts
- tipstaffs17 pts
- wolfsbane17 pts
- leafstalk16 pts
- standoffs16 pts
- subproofs16 pts
- tradeoffs16 pts
- disproofs15 pts
- shinleafs15 pts
- airproofs14 pts
- aperitifs14 pts
- unbeliefs14 pts
- langlaufs13 pts
- lofstelle12 pts
- sanserifs12 pts
- tollefsen12 pts
8-letter words
- jumpoffs25 pts
- kickoffs24 pts
- pickoffs22 pts
- fixatifs21 pts
- showoffs20 pts
- waveoffs20 pts
- blowoffs19 pts
- playoffs19 pts
- handoffs18 pts
- offscape18 pts
- rakeoffs18 pts
- takeoffs18 pts
- wolfskin18 pts
- bedwarfs17 pts
- calfskin17 pts
- enfeoffs17 pts
- falloffs17 pts
- gaffsman17 pts
- grafship17 pts
- infeoffs17 pts
- liftoffs17 pts
- midriffs17 pts
- offshoot17 pts
- offshore17 pts
- sheriffs17 pts
- shutoffs17 pts
- bailiffs16 pts
- boiloffs16 pts
- caitiffs16 pts
- castoffs16 pts
- earmuffs16 pts
- mastiffs16 pts
- offscour16 pts
- pontiffs16 pts
- serfship16 pts
- spinoffs16 pts
- destuffs15 pts
- distaffs15 pts
- gaffsail15 pts
- leadoffs15 pts
- offsider15 pts
- offstage15 pts
- sendoffs15 pts
- shadoofs15 pts
- turfskis15 pts
- debriefs14 pts
- reoffset14 pts
- restaffs14 pts
- restuffs14 pts
- shereefs14 pts
- turnoffs14 pts
- unoffset14 pts
- witloofs14 pts
- gulfside13 pts
- liefsome13 pts
- reproofs13 pts
- selfsame13 pts
- selfsaid12 pts
- sunroofs11 pts
7-letter words
- payoffs18 pts
- khalifs17 pts
- offscum17 pts
- layoffs16 pts
- shroffs16 pts
- cutoffs15 pts
- elfship15 pts
- pilaffs15 pts
- putoffs15 pts
- rebuffs15 pts
- ripoffs15 pts
- sclaffs15 pts
- scruffs15 pts
- tipoffs15 pts
- offside14 pts
- shadufs14 pts
- turfski14 pts
- begulfs13 pts
- offsets13 pts
- runoffs13 pts
- setoffs13 pts
- sharifs13 pts
- sherifs13 pts
- tariffs13 pts
- beliefs12 pts
- massifs12 pts
- engulfs11 pts
- ingulfs11 pts
- enserfs10 pts
- reliefs10 pts
- unroofs10 pts
6-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 316 words matching this pattern. The average length is 8.5 letters and the average Scrabble score is 17.1 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is razoumofskya (33 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 32 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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