2-Letter Words
100 wordsTwo-letter words are the glue of word games. These tiny powerhouses let you play parallel to existing words, turning tight spots into scoring opportunities. Master this compact list and you'll never waste a turn.
Words starting with A
15Words starting with B
5Words starting with D
4Words starting with E
11Words starting with F
2Words starting with G
3Words starting with H
5Words starting with I
5Words starting with J
2Words starting with K
3Words starting with L
3Words starting with M
7Words starting with N
5Words starting with O
11Words starting with P
4Words starting with Q
1Words starting with S
2Words starting with T
4Words starting with U
3Words starting with W
2Words starting with X
1Words starting with Y
2Pattern Guide
Insights and recommendations for these words.
Don't underestimate the shortest words in the dictionary. They're often the difference between a blocked board and a brilliant play.
Vocabulary & Language
Linguistic patterns and usage statistics
Most two-letter words fall into a few categories: prepositions (AT, BY, IN, ON, TO), pronouns (HE, IT, ME, WE), and interjections (AH, OH, UH). Many function as grammatical connectors rather than standalone vocabulary. The rest include borrowed terms from other languages and scientific abbreviations that earned dictionary status.
Total Words
110
0.0% of dictionary
Top Scrabble
QI
11 points
Parts of Speech
Old English dominates this word length, which makes sense—the shortest, most essential words tend to be the oldest. AT traces from Middle English through Old English to Proto-West Germanic. ON follows a similar path through Proto-Germanic. These foundational words have barely changed in over a thousand years.
Word Games
High-value words for board games
Top 2-Letter Words
the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health
terminate
a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
any of various wild bovines especially of the genera Bos or closely related Bibos
Top 2-Letter Words
the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health
terminate
a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife
any of various wild bovines especially of the genera Bos or closely related Bibos
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
QI and ZO tie for top honors in Scrabble at 11 points each. In Words With Friends, JA and JO also reach 11 points because J scores 10 rather than 8. The high-value plays remain consistent across games: learn QI, ZO, AX, EX, and OX. These five words cover your most valuable single-tile opportunities. Memorize them for parallel plays along existing words.
Hidden Gems
Rare but valid words to surprise opponents
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
the Babylonian god of wisdom; son of Apsu and father of Marduk; counterpart of the Sumerian Enki; as one of the supreme triad including Anu and Bel he was assigned control of the watery element
the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
EA is the Babylonian god of wisdom, son of Apsu and father of Marduk. This obscure mythological term is valid in most word games. It's worth knowing when you're stuck with two vowels and need a quick exit strategy.
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