Words Containing TM
Browse every English word that contains the sequence TM. 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: 844 total words, 13.2-letter average length, 21.5-point mean score.
- Total words
- 844
- Avg length
- 13.2 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 21.5 pts
- Highest scoring
- mizzenmastman (37 pts)
- Longest word
- departmentalize (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 42(21%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With 844 valid entries, this is one of the larger curated lists on unscrambletools.com, sorted by length and Scrabble score for quick scanning. This list includes 42 words with high-value letters like Q, X, or Z — prime targets for premium squares on a Scrabble board. Suffix patterns such as -NT, -NG, -AL, -ENT appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise mizzenmastman (37 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 21.5 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
Large lists pair well with the Pattern Finder: add exclusions or second constraints to carve study-sized subsets from the full dictionary count. About 21% 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 21.5 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Anchor words: highest scorer MIZZENMASTMAN, longest DEPARTMENTALIZE. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 844 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.
- MIZZENMASTMAN (13 letters, 37 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- POSTMYXEDEMIC (13 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- COMPARTMENTIZE (14 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- DEPARTMENTALIZE (15 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- WHITMANESQUE (12 letters, 29 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- ATMOSPHERICALLY (15 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- DEPARTMENTIZE (13 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- POSTMAXILLARY (13 letters, 27 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 844 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
- departmentalize29 pts
- atmospherically27 pts
- compartmentally26 pts
- underadjustment26 pts
- postmultiplying25 pts
- disafforestment24 pts
- foreappointment24 pts
- nightmarishness24 pts
- outmalapropping24 pts
- profitmongering24 pts
- disenchantments23 pts
- lightmindedness23 pts
- counterfeitment22 pts
- departmentalism22 pts
- disappointments22 pts
- overcontentment22 pts
- portmantologism22 pts
- postmediastinum22 pts
- predepartmental22 pts
- subdepartmental22 pts
- superindictment22 pts
- outmanoeuvering21 pts
- departmentalise20 pts
- discontentments20 pts
- intradepartment20 pts
- nondepartmental20 pts
- postmediastinal20 pts
- unportmanteaued20 pts
- montmorillonite19 pts
- postmillenarian19 pts
- toastmistresses17 pts
14-letter words
- compartmentize31 pts
- christmasberry26 pts
- draughtmanship26 pts
- maladjustments26 pts
- preadjustments26 pts
- atmospherology25 pts
- footmenfootpad25 pts
- overcommitment25 pts
- postmammillary25 pts
- subatmospheric25 pts
- absentmindedly23 pts
- nonatmospheric23 pts
- outmalapropped23 pts
- postmastership23 pts
- departmentally22 pts
- disenchantment22 pts
- malappointment22 pts
- misappointment22 pts
- overinvestment22 pts
- postmasterlike22 pts
- preappointment22 pts
- proappointment22 pts
- atmosphereless21 pts
- disappointment21 pts
- disconcertment21 pts
- millivoltmeter21 pts
- postmandibular21 pts
- postmultiplied21 pts
- subdepartments21 pts
- concertmasters20 pts
- concertmeister20 pts
- malcontentment20 pts
- meritmongering20 pts
- nonappointment20 pts
- outmaneuvering20 pts
- outmanoeuvered20 pts
- postmenopausal20 pts
- postmesenteric20 pts
- precontentment20 pts
- reappointments20 pts
- aftertreatment19 pts
- discontentment19 pts
- postmeridional19 pts
- montmorilonite18 pts
- postmillennial18 pts
- postmillennian18 pts
- postmistresses18 pts
- preenlistments18 pts
13-letter words
- mizzenmastman37 pts
- postmyxedemic32 pts
- departmentize27 pts
- postmaxillary27 pts
- blanketmaking26 pts
- affreightment25 pts
- maladjustment25 pts
- misadjustment25 pts
- nightmarishly25 pts
- pitmenpitmirk25 pts
- preadjustment25 pts
- biscuitmaking24 pts
- cabinetmaking24 pts
- lightmindedly24 pts
- atmosphereful23 pts
- cabinetmakers23 pts
- compromitment23 pts
- nonadjustment23 pts
- readjustments23 pts
- atmospherical22 pts
- compartmented22 pts
- postmamillary22 pts
- unatmospheric22 pts
- christmastide21 pts
- compartmental21 pts
- demirevetment21 pts
- erythrolitmin21 pts
- noncommitment21 pts
- postmediaeval21 pts
- postmedullary21 pts
- malinvestment20 pts
- preinvestment20 pts
- proinvestment20 pts
- subdepartment20 pts
- supervestment20 pts
- concertmaster19 pts
- disinvestment19 pts
- nonimpartment19 pts
- outmaneuvered19 pts
- reappointment19 pts
- subpostmaster19 pts
- nonindictment18 pts
- overtreatment18 pts
- postmeningeal18 pts
- instrumentman17 pts
- maltreatments17 pts
- postmenstrual17 pts
- posttreatment17 pts
- prearrestment17 pts
- preenlistment17 pts
- representment17 pts
- transportment17 pts
- nonassortment15 pts
- reassortments15 pts
- reenlistments15 pts
- toastmistress15 pts
12-letter words
- whitmanesque29 pts
- bucketmaking27 pts
- yachtmanship27 pts
- atmolyzation26 pts
- basketmaking25 pts
- velvetmaking25 pts
- affrightment24 pts
- backcourtman24 pts
- blanketmaker24 pts
- coadjustment24 pts
- craftmanship24 pts
- helmetmaking24 pts
- carpetmaking23 pts
- cementmaking23 pts
- conjointment23 pts
- draftmanship23 pts
- handcraftman23 pts
- lightmanship23 pts
- portmanteaux23 pts
- adjustmental22 pts
- biscuitmaker22 pts
- cabinetmaker22 pts
- coinfeftment22 pts
- dolichotmema22 pts
- lightmouthed22 pts
- readjustment22 pts
- unadjustment22 pts
- atmospherics21 pts
- atmospherium21 pts
- bulletmaking21 pts
- garmentmaker21 pts
- millimetmhos21 pts
- postmultiply21 pts
- sweetmouthed21 pts
- ticketmonger21 pts
- unpostmarked21 pts
- afforestment20 pts
- christmasing20 pts
- compartments20 pts
- meritmongery20 pts
- postmedieval20 pts
- profitmonger20 pts
- puppetmaster20 pts
- recommitment20 pts
- accreditment19 pts
- atmidalbumin19 pts
- carpetmonger19 pts
- confrontment19 pts
- enchantments19 pts
- gandertmeeth19 pts
- greatmouthed19 pts
- postmaturity19 pts
- postmortuary19 pts
- postmutative19 pts
- speedboatman19 pts
- absentminded18 pts
- appointments18 pts
- disheritment18 pts
- embreastment18 pts
- motorboatman18 pts
- postmaniacal18 pts
- postmuscular18 pts
- steamboatman18 pts
- steamboatmen18 pts
- supplantment18 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 844 words matching this pattern. The average length is 13.2 letters and the average Scrabble score is 21.5 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is mizzenmastman (37 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 42 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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- 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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