Words Containing XV
Browse every English word that contains the sequence XV. 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 8 valid words — mean length 6.6, mean score 19.
- Total words
- 8
- Avg length
- 6.6 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 19 pts
- Highest scoring
- knoxvillite (25 pts)
- Longest word
- knoxvillite (11 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 8(100%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With only 8 matches in our dictionary, every word here is worth memorising — there are no filler entries. High-value letter density matters: roughly 8 results here include at least one premium tile worth 8–10 points on its own. Suffix patterns such as -II, -ES, -LE, -III appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise knoxvillite (25 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 19 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. About 100% 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 19 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Anchor words: highest scorer KNOXVILLITE, longest KNOXVILLITE. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 8 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.
- KNOXVILLITE (11 letters, 25 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- KNOXVILLE (9 letters, 23 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- POXVIRUSES (10 letters, 22 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- POXVIRUS (8 letters, 20 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- XXV (3 letters, 20 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- XVIII (5 letters, 15 Scrabble pts) — vowel-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- XVII (4 letters, 14 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- XVI (3 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
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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 8 words matching this pattern. The average length is 6.6 letters and the average Scrabble score is 19 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is knoxvillite (25 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 8 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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