Words Containing NB
Browse every English word that contains the sequence NB. 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.
This page summarises 1,401 valid words — mean length 13.6, mean score 21.1.
- Total words
- 1,401
- Avg length
- 13.6 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 21.1 pts
- Highest scoring
- unbequeathable (30 pts)
- Longest word
- chickenbreasted (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 36(18%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 1,401 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. High-value letter density matters: roughly 36 results here include at least one premium tile worth 8–10 points on its own. Common endings in this list include -SS, -LY, -ED, -ESS — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is unbequeathable at 30 points; the longest is chickenbreasted (15 letters). 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 0.37, 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 18% 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 UNBEQUEATHABLE, longest CHICKENBREASTED. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 1,401 matches.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- UNBEQUEATHABLE (14 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- CHICKENBREASTED (15 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- HORNBLENDOPHYRE (15 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- UNBOHEMIANIZE (13 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- UNBOWDLERIZED (13 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- UNBEWITCHINGLY (14 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- CHICKENBERRY (12 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- DIEFFENBACHIA (13 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 1,401 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
- chickenbreasted29 pts
- hornblendophyre29 pts
- unbombastically26 pts
- nonbeatifically25 pts
- nonbeneficently25 pts
- nonbeneficially25 pts
- nonbiographical25 pts
- unbelievability25 pts
- unbewilderingly25 pts
- leuchtenbergite23 pts
- nonbelligerency23 pts
- nonbenevolently23 pts
- nonbiologically23 pts
- nonburdensomely23 pts
- unbelieffulness23 pts
- unblemishedness23 pts
- unbreakableness23 pts
- nonblamefulness22 pts
- nonblunderingly22 pts
- nonblamableness21 pts
- nonbureaucratic21 pts
- unbefittingness21 pts
- unbelievingness21 pts
- unbelligerently21 pts
- unbudgeableness21 pts
- unbumptiousness21 pts
- unbeautifulness20 pts
- unbeseemingness20 pts
- unboundableness20 pts
- unbountifulness20 pts
- unbrotherliness20 pts
- nonbibulousness19 pts
- unbarbarousness19 pts
- unbeginningness19 pts
- unburstableness19 pts
- nonbelligerents18 pts
- unbeauteousness17 pts
- unbounteousness17 pts
- unbrilliantness17 pts
14-letter words
- unbequeathable30 pts
- unbewitchingly28 pts
- mecklenburgian25 pts
- unbeseechingly25 pts
- unbreakability25 pts
- buttgenbachite24 pts
- subhornblendic24 pts
- unbeneficently24 pts
- unbeneficially24 pts
- unbewilderedly24 pts
- unbiographical24 pts
- nonbelievingly23 pts
- nonbeneficence23 pts
- nonblasphemies23 pts
- nonblasphemous23 pts
- nonbookishness23 pts
- unbudgeability23 pts
- schorenbergite22 pts
- unbankableness22 pts
- unbenevolently22 pts
- unbiologically22 pts
- nonbacterially21 pts
- nonbarbarously21 pts
- nonbenevolence21 pts
- nonbotanically21 pts
- nonbulbiferous21 pts
- sponginblastic21 pts
- unbecomingness21 pts
- unblightedness21 pts
- bodenbenderite20 pts
- unbeholdenness20 pts
- unblamableness20 pts
- unblushingness20 pts
- unbribableness20 pts
- unbureaucratic20 pts
- unbusinesslike20 pts
- unbendableness19 pts
- unblissfulness19 pts
- unblusterously19 pts
- unboastfulness19 pts
- unboisterously19 pts
- unbondableness19 pts
- nonbindingness18 pts
- unbailableness18 pts
- unbearableness18 pts
- unbeatableness18 pts
- unbibulousness18 pts
- unburnableness18 pts
- nonbelligerent17 pts
- unbegottenness17 pts
- llanberisslate16 pts
- nonbiliousness16 pts
13-letter words
- unbohemianize29 pts
- unbowdlerized29 pts
- dieffenbachia27 pts
- swinburnesque27 pts
- unbarbarizing27 pts
- muehlenbeckia26 pts
- unbastardized26 pts
- unblameworthy26 pts
- unburglarized26 pts
- pawnbrokerage25 pts
- pawnbrokering25 pts
- unbackboarded25 pts
- unbrutalizing25 pts
- panbabylonism24 pts
- pawnbrokeress24 pts
- unblenchingly24 pts
- unbutcherlike24 pts
- nonblamefully23 pts
- unbreakfasted23 pts
- panbabylonian22 pts
- swedenborgism22 pts
- unbalanceably22 pts
- unbefittingly22 pts
- unbelievingly22 pts
- unbesprinkled22 pts
- unblamability22 pts
- unblemishable22 pts
- unbookishness22 pts
- unbrotherlike22 pts
- unbumptiously22 pts
- thereinbefore21 pts
- unbashfulness21 pts
- unbeautifully21 pts
- unbeseemingly21 pts
- unblindfolded21 pts
- unbountifully21 pts
- boysenberries20 pts
- manganbrucite20 pts
- nonbanishment20 pts
- nonbeneficent20 pts
- nonbeneficial20 pts
- nonbibulously20 pts
- nonblindingly20 pts
- rosenbuschite20 pts
- swedenborgian20 pts
- unbarbarously20 pts
- unbeginningly20 pts
- unbenefitable20 pts
- unbenevolence20 pts
- unbewildering20 pts
- unbooklearned20 pts
- unbreatheable20 pts
- unbuyableness20 pts
- brandenburger19 pts
- nonboastingly19 pts
- nonbulbaceous19 pts
- thunbergilene19 pts
- unbalanceable19 pts
- unbalancement19 pts
- unbanteringly19 pts
- unbarricading19 pts
- unbarricadoed19 pts
- unbenignantly19 pts
- unbroadcasted19 pts
- weinbergerite19 pts
- cannonballing18 pts
- enbranglement18 pts
- nonbenevolent18 pts
- nonbiological18 pts
- nonburdensome18 pts
- pigeonberries18 pts
- unbarbarising18 pts
- unbeauteously18 pts
- unbounteously18 pts
- unbrilliantly18 pts
- nonbituminous17 pts
- nonblundering17 pts
- salmonberries17 pts
- unbastardised17 pts
- unbastinadoed17 pts
- unbendingness17 pts
- unbigotedness17 pts
- unboundedness17 pts
- unbridledness17 pts
- lingonberries16 pts
- nonbroodiness16 pts
- nonbuttressed16 pts
- sunburnedness16 pts
- unbelligerent16 pts
- unblessedness16 pts
- unblottedness16 pts
- unbrutalising16 pts
- unbiliousness15 pts
- unbrittleness15 pts
12-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 1,401 words matching this pattern. The average length is 13.6 letters and the average Scrabble score is 21.1 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is unbequeathable (30 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 36 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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