4 Letter Words

Four-letter words are among the most useful in Scrabble and Words With Friends — short enough to fit tight board spaces but long enough to score meaningful points, and great for clearing difficult tiles like Q, Z, and X.

Found 3903 valid words in the ENABLE dictionary.

Starting with A(192)

Starting with B(251)

Starting with C(230)

Starting with D(233)

Starting with E(102)

Starting with F(191)

Starting with G(190)

Starting with H(189)

Starting with I(58)

Starting with J(86)

Starting with K(121)

Starting with L(208)

Starting with M(209)

Starting with N(104)

Starting with O(107)

Starting with P(256)

Starting with Q(14)

Starting with R(182)

Starting with S(353)

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Starting with T(248)

Starting with U(37)

Starting with V(74)

Starting with W(166)

Starting with X(1)

Starting with Y(70)

Starting with Z(31)

Tips for 4 letter words

  • Four-letter words with high-value tiles (JAZZ, QUAY, ZERO) can quintuple in value on Triple Letter squares.
  • Look for words that can hook an S at the end — turning a 4-letter word into a 5-letter word for extra points.
  • Balance vowels and consonants — many 4-letter words use two of each, which mirrors a healthy Scrabble rack.

Frequently asked questions

How many 4-letter words are there in English?

Our ENABLE dictionary contains a comprehensive list of every valid 4-letter word accepted in Scrabble and Words with Friends tournament play.

Are all these 4-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 4-letter word to memorize first?

Prioritize words with common bingo stems and premium-square-friendly letter combinations.