Words Containing WV
Browse every English word that contains the sequence WV. 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 2 valid words — mean length 6.5, mean score 13.
- Total words
- 2
- Avg length
- 6.5 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 13 pts
- Highest scoring
- lowville (14 pts)
- Longest word
- lowville (8 letters)
About this word list
With only 2 matches in our dictionary, every word here is worth memorising — there are no filler entries. Suffix patterns such as -LE, -VE, -LLE, -WVE appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise lowville (14 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 13 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.38, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
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Strategy & study tips
A compact result set means you can memorise the entire page in one session. Treat each word as high leverage — there is little noise to filter out.
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 13 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.
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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 2 words matching this pattern. The average length is 6.5 letters and the average Scrabble score is 13 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is lowville (14 pts).
- 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.
- Is this tool free to use?
- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.