Words containing OUGH
There are 385 words containing the letters OUGH. Chunks like OUGH recur across English, so learning the pool helps you spot plays and solve clues faster. Examples include bough, cough, dough, hough and lough.
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Highest-scoring words containing ough
| Word | Score | Length |
|---|---|---|
| thoroughwaxes | 30 | 13 |
| thoroughwax | 28 | 11 |
| forethoughtful | 27 | 14 |
| ploughmanships | 27 | 14 |
| thoroughgoingly | 27 | 15 |
| unthoughtfully | 27 | 14 |
| breakthroughs | 26 | 13 |
| ploughmanship | 26 | 13 |
| ploughwrights | 26 | 13 |
| thoroughbraced | 26 | 14 |
Words containing OUGH (385)
Showing the first 300 of 385. Use the solver above to filter to your tiles, or take the whole set from the free JSON API.
11-letter words 43
10-letter words 58
9-letter words 65
8-letter words 53
7-letter words 41
6-letter words 31
Frequently asked questions
How many words contain OUGH?
Our dictionary lists 385 words that contain the string OUGH.
Where does OUGH show up?
Common letter combinations like OUGH appear in many everyday words, which is why a filtered list is handy for crosswords, word games, and spelling practice.
What is the best OUGH word for Scrabble?
THOROUGHWAXES is among the top scorers at 30 points.