Words Containing PW
Browse every English word that contains the sequence PW. 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 — 187 matches, 17.2 avg pts, 8.5 avg letters.
- Total words
- 187
- Avg length
- 8.5 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 17.2 pts
- Highest scoring
- worshipworthy (30 pts)
- Longest word
- worshipworthy (13 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 46(25%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With 187 valid entries, this is one of the larger curated lists on unscrambletools.com, sorted by length and Scrabble score for quick scanning. Scrabble players will notice 46 words carrying Q, X, Z, J, or K — letters that separate casual players from competitive ones. Common endings in this list include -ED, -RT, -SE, -EED — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is worshipworthy at 30 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 0.32, 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
High-score density makes this page ideal for tournament warm-ups: scan the stats block, then quiz yourself on the five highest entries without looking at the list. About 25% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Average Scrabble value here is 17.2 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Anchor words: highest scorer WORSHIPWORTHY, longest WORSHIPWORTHY. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 187 matches. Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- WORSHIPWORTHY (13 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- SHIPWRIGHTERY (13 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- UNSHIPWRECKED (13 letters, 28 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- SHIPWRECKING (12 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- SHIPWRIGHTRY (12 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- SHIPWRECKY (10 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- WORSHIPWORTH (12 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- SHIPWRECKED (11 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
13-letter words
12-letter words
11-letter words
10-letter words
- shipwrecky27 pts
- keepworthy25 pts
- helpworthy24 pts
- shipwrecks24 pts
- pumpwright23 pts
- shipwright22 pts
- shopwalker22 pts
- shopwindow22 pts
- shopworker22 pts
- bishopweed21 pts
- lampworker21 pts
- scrapworks21 pts
- kellupweed20 pts
- topworking20 pts
- sleepwaker19 pts
- slopworker19 pts
- pratapwant17 pts
- turnipweed16 pts
- turnipwood16 pts
- upwardness16 pts
- turnipwise15 pts
9-letter words
- shipwreck23 pts
- whipworms22 pts
- chapwoman21 pts
- sheepwalk21 pts
- hempweeds20 pts
- slumpwork20 pts
- swampweed20 pts
- swampwood20 pts
- knapweeds19 pts
- shipworms19 pts
- shopwoman19 pts
- shopwomen19 pts
- stopwatch19 pts
- topworked19 pts
- sheepweed18 pts
- shipwards18 pts
- sleepwalk18 pts
- slopworks18 pts
- soapworks18 pts
- strapwork18 pts
- upwafting18 pts
- upwrought18 pts
- pulpwoods17 pts
- sharpware17 pts
- stampweed17 pts
- sumpweeds17 pts
- upwreathe17 pts
- stumpwise16 pts
- deepwater15 pts
- dropworts15 pts
- groupwise15 pts
- sleepward15 pts
- snapweeds15 pts
- steepweed15 pts
- tulipwood15 pts
- upwelling15 pts
- sleepwear14 pts
- sleepwort14 pts
- slipwares14 pts
- soapworts14 pts
- steepwort14 pts
- stopwater14 pts
- strapwort14 pts
- troopwise14 pts
8-letter words
- lampwick21 pts
- whipworm21 pts
- shipwork20 pts
- shopwork20 pts
- chipwood19 pts
- hempweed19 pts
- shipways19 pts
- shopwife19 pts
- whipwise19 pts
- campward18 pts
- hempwort18 pts
- knapweed18 pts
- knopweed18 pts
- shipworm18 pts
- upwrench18 pts
- flopwing17 pts
- hoopwood17 pts
- kelpware17 pts
- kelpwort17 pts
- pumpwell17 pts
- shipward17 pts
- slopwork17 pts
- stopwork17 pts
- topworks17 pts
- upwafted17 pts
- upwardly17 pts
- cropweed16 pts
- dropworm16 pts
- harpwise16 pts
- propwood16 pts
- pulpwood16 pts
- shopwear16 pts
- shopworn16 pts
- slipways16 pts
- sumpweed16 pts
- warpwise16 pts
- clapwort15 pts
- gnapweed15 pts
- limpwort15 pts
- dropwise14 pts
- dropwort14 pts
- lapwings14 pts
- sapwoods14 pts
- seepweed14 pts
- snapweed14 pts
- snapwood14 pts
- soapweed14 pts
- soapwood14 pts
- upwelled14 pts
- slipware13 pts
- snapwort13 pts
- soapwort13 pts
- stepwise13 pts
- tripwire13 pts
7-letter words
- skipway19 pts
- shipway18 pts
- upwhelm17 pts
- lapwork16 pts
- lipwork16 pts
- topwork16 pts
- hipwort15 pts
- popweed15 pts
- slipway15 pts
- stepway15 pts
- stopway15 pts
- upwafts15 pts
- upwheel15 pts
- upwhirl15 pts
- mapwise14 pts
- dipware13 pts
- lapwing13 pts
- sapwood13 pts
- upwards13 pts
- upwinds13 pts
- upwound13 pts
- upwring13 pts
- sapwort12 pts
- tapwort12 pts
- topwise12 pts
- upwells12 pts
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
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 187 words matching this pattern. The average length is 8.5 letters and the average Scrabble score is 17.2 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is worshipworthy (30 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 46 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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