Words Containing MICRO
Browse every English word that contains the sequence MICRO. 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: 670 total words, 14.3-letter average length, 24.6-point mean score.
- Total words
- 670
- Avg length
- 14.3 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 24.6 pts
- Highest scoring
- microphysically (32 pts)
- Longest word
- microphysically (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 12(6%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 670 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. High-value letter density matters: roughly 12 results here include at least one premium tile worth 8–10 points on its own. Watch for recurring suffixes like -IC, -ER, -AL, -TER when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: microphysically (32 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 24.6 points per word. Wordle players can use this list to build a mental model of valid pattern words before guessing — especially when narrowing by known greens and yellows. 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 0.39, 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 6% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Anchor words: highest scorer MICROPHYSICALLY, longest MICROPHYSICALLY. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 670 matches. Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results. 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.
- MICROPHYSICALLY (15 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- MICROTECHNIQUE (14 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- MICROCHEMICALLY (15 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- PHOTOMICROSCOPY (15 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- MICROMORPHOLOGY (15 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- MICROPHONOGRAPH (15 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- MICROPHOTOGRAPH (15 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- MICROPROJECTION (15 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 670 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
- microphysically32 pts
- microchemically31 pts
- photomicroscopy31 pts
- micromorphology30 pts
- microphonograph30 pts
- microphotograph30 pts
- microprojection30 pts
- photomicrograph30 pts
- microphotometry29 pts
- microsporophyll29 pts
- microblepharism28 pts
- microchromosome28 pts
- microcosmically28 pts
- microphotoscope28 pts
- microscopically28 pts
- microsplanchnic28 pts
- photomicroscope28 pts
- microgametocyte27 pts
- micromicrofarad27 pts
- micropantograph27 pts
- micropodiformes27 pts
- micropoikilitic27 pts
- microprogrammed27 pts
- micropublishing27 pts
- microthyriaceae27 pts
- microaerophilic26 pts
- microarchitects26 pts
- microchiroptera26 pts
- micrometrically26 pts
- micromyeloblast26 pts
- micropegmatitic26 pts
- microphotometer26 pts
- microplastocyte26 pts
- microprogrammer26 pts
- micropterygidae26 pts
- microradiograph26 pts
- microrheometric26 pts
- microseismicity26 pts
- microsporophore26 pts
- microtelephonic26 pts
- microvolumetric26 pts
- ultramicroscopy26 pts
- biomicroscopies25 pts
- microcombustion25 pts
- microleukoblast25 pts
- micrometallurgy25 pts
- micromicrocurie25 pts
- micromineralogy25 pts
- micropoecilitic25 pts
- micropoicilitic25 pts
- micropterygious25 pts
- microseismology25 pts
- radiomicrophone25 pts
- heliomicrometer24 pts
- microanalytical24 pts
- microbiological24 pts
- microlepidopter24 pts
- microprocedures24 pts
- microprocessing24 pts
- microsporangium24 pts
- microstylospore24 pts
- microanatomical23 pts
- microbacteteria23 pts
- microcentrosome23 pts
- microcoleoptera23 pts
- microelectronic23 pts
- microgeological23 pts
- micromastictora23 pts
- micrometeoritic23 pts
- micromillimeter23 pts
- micropopulation23 pts
- microprocessors23 pts
- microsporanggia23 pts
- nucleomicrosome23 pts
- ultramicroscope23 pts
- microbiologists22 pts
- microdimensions22 pts
- microdissection22 pts
- microgranulitic22 pts
- microorganismal22 pts
- microradiometer22 pts
- radiomicrometer22 pts
- microestimation21 pts
- microoperations21 pts
- microstructural21 pts
- ultramicrometer21 pts
14-letter words
- microtechnique32 pts
- microphthalmic30 pts
- microphytology30 pts
- microphagocyte29 pts
- microprojector29 pts
- hypermicrosoma28 pts
- microchemistry28 pts
- microconjugant28 pts
- microphthalmia28 pts
- microphthalmos28 pts
- microphthalmus28 pts
- karyomicrosome27 pts
- microbiophobia27 pts
- microcephalism27 pts
- microeutaxitic27 pts
- microinjection27 pts
- micromechanics27 pts
- micropathology27 pts
- polymicroscope27 pts
- microbarograph26 pts
- microcosmology26 pts
- microdactylism26 pts
- micrographical26 pts
- photomicrogram26 pts
- submicroscopic26 pts
- microblepharia25 pts
- microcephalous25 pts
- microcharacter25 pts
- microcircuitry25 pts
- microhistology25 pts
- microperthitic25 pts
- micropublisher25 pts
- micropyrometer25 pts
- microspherical25 pts
- microsporocyte25 pts
- microbacterium24 pts
- microcomputers24 pts
- microdactylous24 pts
- microeconomics24 pts
- micrologically24 pts
- micromotoscope24 pts
- micropetrology24 pts
- nonmicroscopic24 pts
- microaerophile23 pts
- microfibrillar23 pts
- micromesentery23 pts
- micropegmatite23 pts
- microprocedure23 pts
- microrheometer23 pts
- microtelephone23 pts
- microapparatus22 pts
- micromanometer22 pts
- microparasitic22 pts
- microprocessor22 pts
- microseismical22 pts
- microbiologies21 pts
- microbiologist21 pts
- microdetection21 pts
- microelectrode21 pts
- microevolution21 pts
- microfoliation21 pts
- micrometeoroid21 pts
- microorganisms21 pts
- microsporangia21 pts
- microsporidian21 pts
- amicronucleate20 pts
- microgeologist20 pts
- microgranitoid20 pts
- micrometeorite20 pts
- microminiature20 pts
- micropulsation20 pts
- microsporiasis20 pts
- microstomatous20 pts
- microstructure20 pts
- microtasimeter20 pts
- ultramicrotome20 pts
- microgastrinae19 pts
- microsurgeries19 pts
- microtitration18 pts
13-letter words
- microzoospore28 pts
- microblephary27 pts
- micrococcocci27 pts
- microcythemia27 pts
- microphysical27 pts
- biomicroscopy26 pts
- microcephalic26 pts
- microchemical26 pts
- micronization26 pts
- microphyllous25 pts
- cytomicrosome24 pts
- microbrachius24 pts
- microcephalia24 pts
- microcephalus24 pts
- microfilmable24 pts
- micropterygid24 pts
- microsphaeric24 pts
- polymicrobial24 pts
- biomicroscope23 pts
- microclimatic23 pts
- microcomputer23 pts
- microcosmical23 pts
- microdactylia23 pts
- microeconomic23 pts
- microgramming23 pts
- micrographist23 pts
- micromembrane23 pts
- microplankton23 pts
- microscopical23 pts
- microsoftware23 pts
- unmicroscopic23 pts
- microanalytic22 pts
- microbarogram22 pts
- microbiologic22 pts
- microconidium22 pts
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Frequently asked questions
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- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 670 words matching this pattern. The average length is 14.3 letters and the average Scrabble score is 24.6 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is microphysically (32 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 12 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.
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- 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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