Words Containing GS
Browse every English word that contains the sequence GS. 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 — 1,677 matches, 18.8 avg pts, 11.8 avg letters.
- Total words
- 1,677
- Avg length
- 11.8 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 18.8 pts
- Highest scoring
- phosphotungstic (28 pts)
- Longest word
- phosphotungstic (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 47(24%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With 1,677 valid entries, this is one of the larger curated lists on unscrambletools.com, sorted by length and Scrabble score for quick scanning. This list includes 47 words with high-value letters like Q, X, or Z — prime targets for premium squares on a Scrabble board. Suffix patterns such as -GS, -TE, -IC, -NGS appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise phosphotungstic (28 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 18.8 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
Large lists pair well with the Pattern Finder: add exclusions or second constraints to carve study-sized subsets from the full dictionary count. About 24% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results. Average Scrabble value here is 18.8 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- PHOSPHOTUNGSTIC (15 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- SCOFFINGSTOCK (13 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- GAZINGSTOCK (11 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- SMOKEFARTHINGS (14 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- MOCKINGSTOCK (12 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- BLITZKRIEGS (11 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- HIJACKINGS (10 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- JESTINGSTOCK (12 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 1,677 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
14-letter words
- smokefarthings27 pts
- laughingstocks25 pts
- shillingsworth24 pts
- deprogrammings23 pts
- sulphotungstic22 pts
- interchangings21 pts
- rechristenings20 pts
- cuprotungstite19 pts
- silicotungstic19 pts
- steppingstones19 pts
- tungstosilicic19 pts
- administerings18 pts
- ferritungstite18 pts
- livingstoneite18 pts
- arsenotungstic17 pts
- understandings17 pts
13-letter words
- scoffingstock28 pts
- sweepwashings25 pts
- thanksgivings25 pts
- beglerbegship24 pts
- laughingstock24 pts
- stockholdings24 pts
- bluestockings22 pts
- housewarmings22 pts
- trackingscout22 pts
- longsuffering21 pts
- microangstrom20 pts
- slockingstone20 pts
- alongshoreman19 pts
- broadcastings19 pts
- polytungstate19 pts
- milliangstrom18 pts
- steppingstone18 pts
- bloodlettings17 pts
- ferrotungsten17 pts
- thiotungstate17 pts
- undercoatings17 pts
- underpinnings17 pts
- borotungstate16 pts
- paratungstate16 pts
12-letter words
- mockingstock27 pts
- jestingstock26 pts
- walkingstick26 pts
- ducklingship25 pts
- codpitchings23 pts
- demihogshead23 pts
- dishwashings23 pts
- feedingstuff23 pts
- kneecappings23 pts
- withholdings23 pts
- questionings22 pts
- scaffoldings22 pts
- shellackings22 pts
- woodcarvings22 pts
- marlingspike21 pts
- offscourings21 pts
- shoeingsmith21 pts
- ticklenburgs21 pts
- handwritings20 pts
- kongsbergite20 pts
- langsdorffia20 pts
- polytungstic20 pts
- reawakenings20 pts
- shortcomings20 pts
- forewarnings19 pts
- outcroppings19 pts
- slewingslews19 pts
- brandenburgs18 pts
- chitterlings18 pts
- landholdings18 pts
- latchstrings18 pts
- longshoreman18 pts
- longshoremen18 pts
- outsweepings18 pts
- thereamongst18 pts
- thiotungstic18 pts
- undertakings18 pts
- borotungstic17 pts
- metatungstic17 pts
- misspellings17 pts
- occasionings17 pts
- paratungstic17 pts
- puddingstone17 pts
- rubbingstone17 pts
- billingsgate16 pts
- forerunnings16 pts
- heartstrings16 pts
- outbuildings16 pts
- longsomeness15 pts
- longstanding15 pts
- studdingsail15 pts
- outstandings14 pts
- surroundings14 pts
- tundagslatta14 pts
- underlinings14 pts
- songstresses13 pts
11-letter words
- gazingstock28 pts
- blitzkriegs27 pts
- banquetings23 pts
- sequencings23 pts
- journeyings22 pts
- gapingstock21 pts
- hogshouther21 pts
- homecomings21 pts
- kidnappings21 pts
- pigsticking21 pts
- quarterings21 pts
- bergschrund20 pts
- cricketings20 pts
- thrutchings20 pts
- whisperings20 pts
- changelings18 pts
- debriefings18 pts
- earmarkings18 pts
- forebodings18 pts
- furnishings18 pts
- handsprings18 pts
- petnappings18 pts
- sprinklings18 pts
- subheadings18 pts
- wingspreads18 pts
- wringstaves18 pts
- glimmerings17 pts
- hairsprings17 pts
- longsighted17 pts
- proceedings17 pts
- ringstraked17 pts
- shutterbugs17 pts
- wellsprings17 pts
- copingstone16 pts
- drawstrings16 pts
- fingerlings16 pts
- grovellings16 pts
- hinderlings16 pts
- longshoring16 pts
- mainsprings16 pts
- princelings16 pts
- tightenings16 pts
- underthings16 pts
- blunderings15 pts
- broadenings15 pts
- carloadings15 pts
- cradlesongs15 pts
- fosterlings15 pts
- gangsterism15 pts
- hastingsite15 pts
- longsleever15 pts
- outfittings15 pts
- shoestrings15 pts
- shortenings15 pts
- spindlelegs15 pts
- starvelings15 pts
- sweetenings15 pts
- bungstarter14 pts
- cautionings14 pts
- clingstones14 pts
- clusterings14 pts
- groundlings14 pts
- morningstar14 pts
- outpourings14 pts
- reprintings14 pts
- scatterings14 pts
- smatterings14 pts
- launderings13 pts
- stranglings13 pts
- tungstenite12 pts
10-letter words
- hijackings27 pts
- vikingship23 pts
- fogscoffer22 pts
- butterjags20 pts
- diphthongs20 pts
- flagstaffs20 pts
- jitterbugs20 pts
- longshucks20 pts
- packagings20 pts
- pigsticked20 pts
- swingstock20 pts
- wayfarings20 pts
- wringstaff20 pts
- buffetings19 pts
- cracklings19 pts
- fletchings19 pts
- offsprings19 pts
- pigsticker19 pts
- playthings19 pts
- switchings19 pts
- awakenings18 pts
- branchings18 pts
- downswings18 pts
- hankerings18 pts
- happenings18 pts
- hopperings18 pts
- longshanks18 pts
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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 1,677 words matching this pattern. The average length is 11.8 letters and the average Scrabble score is 18.8 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is phosphotungstic (28 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 47 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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