3 Letter Words
Three-letter words are the most important words to memorize in Scrabble. They allow you to play parallel to existing words, opening up premium squares and enabling high-scoring combinations.
Found 972 valid words in the ENABLE dictionary.
Starting with A(71)
Starting with B(52)
Starting with C(37)
Starting with D(47)
Starting with E(39)
Starting with F(48)
Starting with G(44)
Starting with H(49)
Starting with I(19)
Starting with J(23)
Starting with K(27)
Starting with L(44)
Starting with M(47)
Starting with N(34)
Starting with O(45)
Starting with P(62)
Starting with Q(2)
Starting with R(49)
Starting with S(62)
Starting with T(57)
Starting with U(15)
Starting with V(21)
Starting with W(38)
Starting with X(1)
Starting with Y(27)
Starting with Z(12)
Tips for 3 letter words
- • Three-letter words are how you burn awkward vowel-heavy or consonant-heavy racks without passing.
- • Learn the 'J' three-letter set (JAB, JAG, JAM, JAY, JET, JOB, JOG, JOT, JOY) — J is worth 8 points.
- • The Q-without-U three-letter words (QAT, QIS) are essential when you draw a Q with no U in sight.
Frequently asked questions
How many 3-letter words are there in English?
Our ENABLE dictionary contains a comprehensive list of every valid 3-letter word accepted in Scrabble and Words with Friends tournament play.
Are all these 3-letter words valid in Scrabble?
Yes. The ENABLE word list is the standard reference for North American Scrabble tournaments and Words with Friends, so every entry here is a legal play.
What's the best 3-letter word to memorize first?
Focus on words with high-value letters like Q, Z, X, and J — they score the most on premium squares.