Words Containing NW
Browse every English word that contains the sequence NW. 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 — 938 matches, 20.8 avg pts, 12.1 avg letters.
- Total words
- 938
- Avg length
- 12.1 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 20.8 pts
- Highest scoring
- commonwealthism (29 pts)
- Longest word
- commonwealthism (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 37(19%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
At 938 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. Scrabble players will notice 37 words carrying Q, X, Z, J, or K — letters that separate casual players from competitive ones. Common endings in this list include -SS, -LY, -NG, -ESS — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is commonwealthism 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. With a vowel ratio of 0.35, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
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 19% 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 COMMONWEALTHISM, longest COMMONWEALTHISM. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 938 matches.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- COMMONWEALTHISM (15 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- UNWHIMPERINGLY (14 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- BRAINWASHJNG (12 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- HORIZONWARD (11 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- UNWEIGHABILITY (14 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- UNWITHDRAWABLE (14 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- UNWESTERNIZED (13 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- UNWHIMSICALLY (13 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 938 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
14-letter words
- unwhimperingly28 pts
- unweighability26 pts
- unwithdrawable26 pts
- unwatchfulness25 pts
- heavenwardness24 pts
- nonwrinkleable23 pts
- unworkableness23 pts
- unwrathfulness23 pts
- nonwarrantably22 pts
- unweariability22 pts
- unwithstanding22 pts
- processionwise21 pts
- unwrongfulness21 pts
- unwastefulness20 pts
- nonwarrantable19 pts
- unwealsomeness19 pts
13-letter words
- unwesternized26 pts
- unwhimsically26 pts
- unwhitewashed26 pts
- unworkmanlike26 pts
- commonwealths25 pts
- companionways25 pts
- unworkability25 pts
- betweenwhiles24 pts
- unwholesomely24 pts
- unwithdrawing24 pts
- unwithholding24 pts
- unworshipping24 pts
- scutcheonwise23 pts
- unwakefulness23 pts
- unwatermarked23 pts
- unwhisperable23 pts
- unwonderfully23 pts
- unweatherwise22 pts
- unwishfulness22 pts
- unwrinkleable22 pts
- unwanderingly21 pts
- unwarrantably21 pts
- nonwatertight20 pts
- unwarlikeness20 pts
- unwarrantedly20 pts
- unwelcomeness20 pts
- mountainwards19 pts
- tradesmanwise19 pts
- unwainscotted19 pts
- unwillfulness19 pts
- unwistfulness19 pts
- unwarrantable18 pts
- unwomanliness18 pts
- unweariedness17 pts
- unwillingness17 pts
- unwittingness17 pts
- unworldliness17 pts
- unworriedness17 pts
12-letter words
- brainwashjng28 pts
- unwatchfully26 pts
- heavenwardly25 pts
- kitchenwards25 pts
- waggonwayman25 pts
- commonwealth24 pts
- companionway24 pts
- downweighted24 pts
- penwomanship24 pts
- questionwise24 pts
- unwrathfully24 pts
- waggonwright24 pts
- unwhimpering23 pts
- unworshipful23 pts
- unworshipped23 pts
- olympianwise22 pts
- unwaveringly22 pts
- unwearyingly22 pts
- unwickedness22 pts
- unwithholden22 pts
- unwrongfully22 pts
- brainwashing21 pts
- unwastefully21 pts
- unwhispering21 pts
- unworshiping21 pts
- brainwashers20 pts
- cinnamonwood20 pts
- downwardness20 pts
- nonwelcoming20 pts
- scorpionweed20 pts
- skeletonweed20 pts
- unwitherable20 pts
- unworkedness20 pts
- nonwithering19 pts
- scorpionwort19 pts
- southernwood19 pts
- uninwreathed19 pts
- unwashedness19 pts
- fountainwise18 pts
- mountainward18 pts
- sternwheeler18 pts
- unwainscoted18 pts
- unweddedness18 pts
- unwilfulness18 pts
- unwoefulness18 pts
- unworthiness18 pts
- cornwallises17 pts
- nonwondering17 pts
- screenwriter17 pts
- nonwarranted16 pts
- unwarnedness16 pts
- unwassailing16 pts
- unwieldiness16 pts
- unwilledness16 pts
- unwontedness16 pts
- unwarranness15 pts
11-letter words
- horizonward27 pts
- chickenweed26 pts
- kitchenwife26 pts
- unwomanized26 pts
- chickenwort25 pts
- kitchenward24 pts
- thegnworthy24 pts
- unwakefully24 pts
- zinnwaldite24 pts
- kitchenware23 pts
- unwishfully23 pts
- unworkmanly23 pts
- wagonwayman23 pts
- wishtonwish23 pts
- chevronwise22 pts
- unwhiskered22 pts
- unwinkingly22 pts
- wagonwright22 pts
- heavenwards21 pts
- moonwalking21 pts
- saffronwood21 pts
- unwatchable21 pts
- unwelcomely21 pts
- unwhimsical21 pts
- unwhiningly21 pts
- unwithdrawn21 pts
- wainwrights21 pts
- withinwards21 pts
- woodenweary21 pts
- brainwashed20 pts
- brainworker20 pts
- commonweals20 pts
- unweatherly20 pts
- unweighable20 pts
- unwhispered20 pts
- unwillfully20 pts
- unwincingly20 pts
- unwistfully20 pts
- unwomanlike20 pts
- unworshiped20 pts
- brainwasher19 pts
- brainwashes19 pts
- drunkenwise19 pts
- ironworking19 pts
- nonwashable19 pts
- uninwrapped19 pts
- unwaverable19 pts
- unweakening19 pts
- unweariably19 pts
- unweighting19 pts
- unwelcoming19 pts
- unwholesome19 pts
- unwindingly19 pts
- unwrappered19 pts
- unwrinkling19 pts
- enwreathing18 pts
- inwreathing18 pts
- ironworkers18 pts
- nonwavering18 pts
- nonweakness18 pts
- tavernwards18 pts
- unwarnished18 pts
- unwastingly18 pts
- unwaterlike18 pts
- unweariedly18 pts
- unweathered18 pts
- unwedgeable18 pts
- unweetingly18 pts
- unwillingly18 pts
- unwithering18 pts
- unwithstood18 pts
- unwittingly18 pts
- unwonderful18 pts
- unworriedly18 pts
- unwreathing18 pts
- unwrestedly18 pts
- bargainwise17 pts
- cottonwoods17 pts
- earthenware17 pts
- gardenwards17 pts
- maudlinwort17 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 938 words matching this pattern. The average length is 12.1 letters and the average Scrabble score is 20.8 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is commonwealthism (29 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 37 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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