2-letter words

There are 124 2-letter words in our dictionary. Two-letter words are the connective tissue of every board game. Memorising the full set is the single fastest way to raise your score.

Find these words in your tiles

Use ? or * for blank tiles. Shorter words are included too. Dictionary loads on your first search.

The sample below is sorted alphabetically with each word's Scrabble score, and the highest-scoring 2-letter words are called out separately. To narrow the list to words you can build from your own tiles, use the solver at the top of the page.

Highest-scoring 2-letter words

WordScoreLength
qi112
za112
zo112
ax92
ex92
ja92
jo92
ky92
ox92
xi92

2-letter words (124)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2-letter words are there?

Our dictionary contains 124 words that are exactly 2 letters long.

What is the highest-scoring 2-letter word?

QI scores 11 points in Scrabble, making it one of the top 2-letter words for value before board bonuses.

Where are 2-letter words useful?

2-letter words come up constantly in Scrabble, Words With Friends, and crossword solving. Knowing the pool helps you spot plays faster.

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