Words Containing WO
Browse every English word that contains the sequence WO. 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 — 3,198 matches, 23.8 avg pts, 13.1 avg letters.
- Total words
- 3,198
- Avg length
- 13.1 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 23.8 pts
- Highest scoring
- jabberwockian (33 pts)
- Longest word
- spokeswomanship (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 59(30%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 3,198 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. This list includes 59 words with high-value letters like Q, X, or Z — prime targets for premium squares on a Scrabble board. Watch for recurring suffixes like -SS, -AN, -ER, -ESS when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: jabberwockian (33 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 23.8 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 0.33, 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 30% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results. Average Scrabble value here is 23.8 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. 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.
- JABBERWOCKIAN (13 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- SPOKESWOMANSHIP (15 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- HALFPENNYWORTH (14 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- SIXPENNYWORTH (13 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- HOLLYWOODIZE (12 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- SULPHOWOLFRAMIC (15 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- JOURNEYWORKER (13 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- WORSHIPWORTHY (13 letters, 30 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 3,198 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
- spokeswomanship31 pts
- sulphowolframic30 pts
- draftswomanship29 pts
- threepennyworth29 pts
- thankworthiness28 pts
- workmanlikeness28 pts
- faithworthiness27 pts
- sportswomanship27 pts
- crashworthiness26 pts
- blameworthiness25 pts
- gentlewomanhood25 pts
- gentlewomanlike25 pts
- sightworthiness25 pts
- trowlesworthite24 pts
- untrustworthily24 pts
- internetworking23 pts
- praisworthiness23 pts
- wondermongering23 pts
- trustworthiness21 pts
- unseaworthiness21 pts
- unwoundableness21 pts
14-letter words
- halfpennyworth31 pts
- disworkmanship29 pts
- showoffishness29 pts
- archworkmaster28 pts
- twalpennyworth28 pts
- heroworshipper27 pts
- horsewomanship27 pts
- sulfowolframic27 pts
- underframework27 pts
- worshipability27 pts
- backwoodsiness26 pts
- cabinetworking26 pts
- newspaperwoman26 pts
- newspaperwomen26 pts
- swordfisherman26 pts
- worthwhileness26 pts
- committeewoman25 pts
- committeewomen25 pts
- leatherworking25 pts
- praiseworthily25 pts
- unpraiseworthy25 pts
- worshipfulness25 pts
- aircraftswoman24 pts
- aircraftswomen24 pts
- counterworking24 pts
- shillingsworth24 pts
- gentlewomanish23 pts
- newsworthiness23 pts
- unworkableness23 pts
- woodcraftiness23 pts
- worcestershire22 pts
- wordprocessors22 pts
- dearworthiness21 pts
- otherworldness21 pts
- pestilencewort21 pts
- roadworthiness21 pts
- noteworthiness20 pts
- preworldliness20 pts
- trustworthiest20 pts
- wonderlessness18 pts
13-letter words
- jabberwockian33 pts
- sixpennyworth31 pts
- journeyworker30 pts
- worshipworthy30 pts
- thankworthily29 pts
- workwomanlike29 pts
- unfaithworthy28 pts
- backswordsman27 pts
- worshippingly27 pts
- featherworker26 pts
- respectworthy26 pts
- unblameworthy26 pts
- unworkmanlike26 pts
- assemblywoman25 pts
- assemblywomen25 pts
- borowolframic25 pts
- misworshipper25 pts
- unworkability25 pts
- woolenization25 pts
- cabinetworker24 pts
- praisworthily24 pts
- swordsmanship24 pts
- unworshipping24 pts
- woodcraftsman24 pts
- wordcraftsman24 pts
- aircraftwoman23 pts
- draughtswoman23 pts
- garmentworker23 pts
- leatherworker23 pts
- sportswomanly23 pts
- trencherwoman23 pts
- unwonderfully23 pts
- wordsworthian23 pts
- carpenterworm22 pts
- counterworker22 pts
- gentlewomanly22 pts
- hornswoggling22 pts
- trustworthily22 pts
- untrustworthy22 pts
- womanlikeness22 pts
- workmanliness22 pts
- aimworthiness21 pts
- congresswoman21 pts
- congresswomen21 pts
- heartwounding21 pts
- measuringworm21 pts
- partridgewood21 pts
- prewonderment21 pts
- preworthiness21 pts
- twohandedness21 pts
- wonderlandish21 pts
- woolgathering21 pts
- wordmongering21 pts
- worldwideness21 pts
- brimstonewort20 pts
- businesswoman20 pts
- businesswomen20 pts
- internetworks20 pts
- wonderfulness20 pts
- airworthiness19 pts
- seaworthiness19 pts
- stalworthness19 pts
- trustworthier19 pts
- woebegoneness19 pts
- wonderberries19 pts
- worthlessness19 pts
- woundableness19 pts
- unwomanliness18 pts
- worrisomeness18 pts
- unworldliness17 pts
- unworriedness17 pts
12-letter words
- hollywoodize31 pts
- overwomanize29 pts
- wickerworked29 pts
- flightworthy28 pts
- wickerworker28 pts
- journeywoman27 pts
- journeywomen27 pts
- backswordman26 pts
- backswordmen26 pts
- backwoodsman26 pts
- backwoodsmen26 pts
- chamberwoman26 pts
- sempstrywork26 pts
- womanization26 pts
- woodburytype26 pts
- woodchopping26 pts
- worshipfully26 pts
- worshipworth26 pts
- backswording25 pts
- swordfishery25 pts
- wonderworthy25 pts
- woodwardship25 pts
- workingwoman25 pts
- workingwomen25 pts
- collywobbles24 pts
- penwomanship24 pts
- weichselwood24 pts
- worshipingly24 pts
- afterworking23 pts
- bumboatwoman23 pts
- charlesworth23 pts
- gollywobbler23 pts
- misworshiped23 pts
- norridgewock23 pts
- pieceworkers23 pts
- praiseworthy23 pts
- stuccoworker23 pts
- swordfishing23 pts
- swordmanship23 pts
- unworshipful23 pts
- unworshipped23 pts
- weissnichtwo23 pts
- woodmancraft23 pts
- wordsmanship23 pts
- workingwonan23 pts
- countrywoman22 pts
- countrywomen22 pts
- dearworthily22 pts
- fireworkless22 pts
- houseworkers22 pts
- metalworking22 pts
- misworshiper22 pts
- otherworldly22 pts
- servicewoman22 pts
- servicewomen22 pts
- silverworker22 pts
- thoroughwort22 pts
- traversework22 pts
- underworkman22 pts
- underworkmen22 pts
- unroadworthy22 pts
- wolframinium22 pts
- wonderbright22 pts
- wonderstruck22 pts
- woodcarvings22 pts
- woodshedding22 pts
- butterworker21 pts
- councilwoman21 pts
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 3,198 words matching this pattern. The average length is 13.1 letters and the average Scrabble score is 23.8 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is jabberwockian (33 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 59 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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- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.