6 letter words
Six letters — one more than Wordle cares about, one fewer than a bingo. Search, filter by position, or browse curated lists for Scrabble, Words With Friends, and NYT Spelling Bee.
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These 6-letter words contain the highest-scoring tiles in Scrabble and Words With Friends. Played on a premium square, any of these can swing a game decisively — and produce the specific kind of silence at the table that means you've won. Tap the chip above for the full list.
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Frequently asked questions
How many 6-letter words are in English?
The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) contains approximately 15,788 six-letter words. Including proper nouns and informal vocabulary, broader dictionaries can reach 20,000 or more. Our list uses the Scrabble-approved set to ensure every word is playable in competitive word games.
What are the best 6-letter Scrabble words?
High-scoring 6-letter Scrabble words contain premium tiles: Q (10 pts), Z (10 pts), X (8 pts), or J (8 pts). QUARTZ (24 base pts), JAZZED (25 pts), FIZZLE (24 pts), and OXYGEN (16 pts) are among the highest-value 6-letter plays before board multipliers. Use the "High Scrabble value" chip above to browse the full filtered list.
What 6-letter words have 4 or more vowels?
Six-letter words with 4+ vowels include OPAQUE, IODINE, ORIOLE, AEROBE, AERIES, and OOLITE. These are useful in the NYT Spelling Bee where vowel-heavy words help unlock the required center letter, and in Scrabble when your rack is overloaded with vowels. Use the "4+ vowels" chip above to see the complete list.
How are 6-letter words scored in NYT Spelling Bee?
In the NYT Spelling Bee, words of 4 letters score 1 point, and words of 5+ letters score 1 point per letter. A 6-letter word therefore earns 6 points — six times the value of a 4-letter word. If it uses all 7 letters in the hive it's a pangram, worth a bonus. Use the letter filter below to browse words containing your required center letter.
What are good 6-letter words with no repeated letters?
Words with 6 unique letters — such as PLANET, FLIGHT, STRONG, BRANCH, and GROWTH — are especially useful in Scrabble and Words With Friends because they give you the broadest rack balance. Playing all 6 tiles in one turn clears your rack and sets up for a fresh draw. Use the "No repeated letters" chip above to browse these words.
Can I use this tool for Words With Friends?
Yes — the word list is based on the Scrabble dictionary, which has significant overlap with Words With Friends. Note that WWF uses a slightly different word set, so a small number of Scrabble-valid words may not be accepted and vice versa. Use the position filter above to find 6-letter words that fit your available board spaces.