8-letter words
There are 40,530 8-letter words in our dictionary. Eight-letter words often come from hooking a seven onto a letter already on the board, and they rack up serious points.
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The sample below is sorted alphabetically with each word's Scrabble score, and the highest-scoring 8-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 8-letter words
8-letter words (40,530)
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Frequently asked questions
How many 8-letter words are there?
Our dictionary contains 40,530 words that are exactly 8 letters long.
What is the highest-scoring 8-letter word?
PIZZAZZY scores 49 points in Scrabble, making it one of the top 8-letter words for value before board bonuses.
Where are 8-letter words useful?
8-letter words come up constantly in Scrabble, Words With Friends, and crossword solving. Knowing the pool helps you spot plays faster.