3-letter words

There are 1,300 3-letter words in our dictionary. Three-letter words are where beginners level up. They fit almost anywhere and turn dead racks into points.

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The sample below is sorted alphabetically with each word's Scrabble score, and the highest-scoring 3-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 3-letter words

WordScoreLength
zzz303
ziz213
zuz213
zax193
zex193
zek163
fez153
fiz153
pyx153
wiz153

3-letter words (1,300)

Showing the first 300 of 1,300. Use the solver above to filter to your tiles, or take the whole set from the free JSON API.

Frequently asked questions

How many 3-letter words are there?

Our dictionary contains 1,300 words that are exactly 3 letters long.

What is the highest-scoring 3-letter word?

ZZZ scores 30 points in Scrabble, making it one of the top 3-letter words for value before board bonuses.

Where are 3-letter words useful?

3-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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