Words Containing MG
Browse every English word that contains the sequence MG. 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 — 37 matches, 14.6 avg pts, 8.7 avg letters.
- Total words
- 37
- Avg length
- 8.7 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 14.6 pts
- Highest scoring
- circumgyratory (27 pts)
- Longest word
- circumgestation (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 1(3%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 37 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. Suffix patterns such as -ON, -NG, -AL, -ION appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise circumgyratory (27 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 14.6 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. With a vowel ratio of 0.34, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
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Strategy & study tips
Dense consonant clusters can be awkward in Scrabble but powerful on triple-word lines when you have already placed vowels on the board. About 3% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Anchor words: highest scorer CIRCUMGYRATORY, longest CIRCUMGESTATION. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 37 matches. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Average Scrabble value here is 14.6 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- CIRCUMGYRATORY (14 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- VEHMGERICHT (11 letters, 25 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- CIRCUMGYRATION (14 letters, 24 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- CIRCUMGESTATION (15 letters, 22 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- CIRCUMGYRATE (12 letters, 22 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- RAMGUNSHOCH (11 letters, 22 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- CIRCUMGENITAL (13 letters, 20 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- NAKOMGILISALA (13 letters, 20 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
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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 37 words matching this pattern. The average length is 8.7 letters and the average Scrabble score is 14.6 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is circumgyratory (27 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 1 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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