Words Containing FT
Browse every English word that contains the sequence FT. 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 1,211 dictionary matches (200 shown), averaging 12.1 letters and 21.3 Scrabble points.
- Total words
- 1,211
- Avg length
- 12.1 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 21.3 pts
- Highest scoring
- draftswomanship (29 pts)
- Longest word
- draftswomanship (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 17(9%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 1,211 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. Among these entries, 17 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Common endings in this list include -FT, -SS, -NG, -AFT — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is draftswomanship at 29 points. While Wordle uses a smaller answer list, studying broader dictionary patterns here helps you eliminate impossible guesses faster. Competitive Scrabble strategy relies on pattern recognition. Lists like this train your brain to spot playable words under time pressure. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.32, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
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 9% 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 DRAFTSWOMANSHIP, longest DRAFTSWOMANSHIP. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 1,211 matches.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- DRAFTSWOMANSHIP (15 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- CROFTERIZATION (14 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- HANDICRAFTSHIP (14 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- VIZIERCRAFT (11 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- CHIEFTAINSHIPS (14 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- AFTERKNOWLEDGE (14 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- MAKESHIFTINESS (14 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- CHIEFTAINSHIP (13 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 1,211 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
14-letter words
- crofterization28 pts
- handicraftship28 pts
- chieftainships27 pts
- afterknowledge26 pts
- makeshiftiness26 pts
- afterthoughted25 pts
- gemeinschaften25 pts
- handicraftsman25 pts
- handicraftsmen25 pts
- afterdischarge24 pts
- afterreckoning24 pts
- aircraftswoman24 pts
- aircraftswomen24 pts
- thereafterward24 pts
- gesellschaften23 pts
- woodcraftiness23 pts
- softheadedness22 pts
- shriftlessness20 pts
- thriftlessness20 pts
- afterpotential19 pts
- aftertreatment19 pts
- aftersensation17 pts
13-letter words
- chieftainship26 pts
- craftsmanship25 pts
- makeshiftness25 pts
- overthriftily25 pts
- playcraftsman25 pts
- craftsmanlike24 pts
- draftsmanship24 pts
- festschriften24 pts
- handcraftsman24 pts
- weightlifting24 pts
- woodcraftsman24 pts
- wordcraftsman24 pts
- afterthoughts23 pts
- aircraftwoman23 pts
- chieftaincies23 pts
- hereafterward23 pts
- microsoftware23 pts
- softheartedly23 pts
- unthriftihood23 pts
- afterswarming22 pts
- landsmanshaft22 pts
- afterlifetime21 pts
- chieftainries21 pts
- aftercataract20 pts
- intershifting20 pts
- aftermarriage19 pts
- afterplanting19 pts
- afterripening19 pts
- overloftiness19 pts
- shiftlessness19 pts
- unthriftiness19 pts
- upliftingness19 pts
- afterpressure18 pts
- driftlessness17 pts
12-letter words
- craftmanship24 pts
- giftwrapping24 pts
- spendthrifty24 pts
- trackshifter24 pts
- aftereffects23 pts
- afterworking23 pts
- downshifting23 pts
- draftmanship23 pts
- festschrifts23 pts
- gemeinschaft23 pts
- handcraftman23 pts
- homecrofting23 pts
- shapeshifter23 pts
- shiftability23 pts
- softheadedly23 pts
- woodmancraft23 pts
- aftershafted22 pts
- afterthinker22 pts
- afterthought22 pts
- coinfeftment22 pts
- cushioncraft22 pts
- handcrafting22 pts
- unthriftlike22 pts
- weightlifter22 pts
- candleshrift21 pts
- craftspeople21 pts
- gesellschaft21 pts
- handicrafter21 pts
- picturecraft21 pts
- shiftfulness21 pts
- spendthrifts21 pts
- thriftlessly21 pts
- afterstretch20 pts
- chieftainess20 pts
- countershaft20 pts
- leathercraft20 pts
- sceneshifter20 pts
- theatercraft20 pts
- aircraftsman19 pts
- aircraftsmen19 pts
- countercraft19 pts
- craftsmaster19 pts
- craftsperson19 pts
- prairiecraft19 pts
- shiftingness19 pts
- afterburning18 pts
- counterdraft18 pts
- draftsperson18 pts
- midafternoon18 pts
- oversoftness18 pts
- thereinafter18 pts
- unshiftiness18 pts
- unthriftiest18 pts
- upliftedness18 pts
- afterburners17 pts
- antiaircraft17 pts
- autografting17 pts
- preafternoon17 pts
- toploftiness17 pts
- uncraftiness17 pts
- ungiftedness17 pts
- engraftation16 pts
- ingraftation16 pts
11-letter words
- viziercraft28 pts
- churchcraft26 pts
- zoografting25 pts
- afterchurch24 pts
- chieftaincy24 pts
- aftershocks23 pts
- craftworker23 pts
- crankshafts23 pts
- fifteenthly23 pts
- overthrifty23 pts
- speechcraft23 pts
- thoftfellow23 pts
- aftereffect22 pts
- chieftainry22 pts
- downshifted22 pts
- fathercraft22 pts
- fellowcraft22 pts
- festschrift22 pts
- healthcraft22 pts
- hovercrafts22 pts
- withercraft22 pts
- afterbreach21 pts
- afterchance21 pts
- afterchrome21 pts
- aftergrowth21 pts
- afterspeech21 pts
- craftsmanly21 pts
- craftswoman21 pts
- driftfishes21 pts
- fifteenfold21 pts
- handcrafted21 pts
- homecrofter21 pts
- mothercraft21 pts
- scapethrift21 pts
- schoolcraft21 pts
- twelfthtide21 pts
- afterattack20 pts
- aftermarket20 pts
- aftershaves20 pts
- afterthrift20 pts
- afterwisdom20 pts
- draftswoman20 pts
- festshrifts20 pts
- floorshifts20 pts
- handicrafts20 pts
- overloftily20 pts
- princecraft20 pts
- shiftlessly20 pts
- shoplifting20 pts
- spendthrift20 pts
- theftuously20 pts
- unthriftily20 pts
- upliftingly20 pts
- wastethrift20 pts
- wondercraft20 pts
- woodcrafter20 pts
- afterbirths19 pts
- aftercoming19 pts
- afterschool19 pts
- authorcraft19 pts
- counterhaft19 pts
- forestcraft19 pts
- overdrifted19 pts
- shoplifters19 pts
- thenceafter19 pts
- tyrantcraft19 pts
- unshiftable19 pts
- youdendrift19 pts
- afterfriend18 pts
- aftersupper18 pts
- afterwitted18 pts
- aircraftman18 pts
- aircraftmen18 pts
How to use this 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 1,211 words matching this pattern. The average length is 12.1 letters and the average Scrabble score is 21.3 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is draftswomanship (29 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 17 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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