6-Letter Words

100 words

Six-letter words hit a sweet spot in English—long enough to carry meaning, short enough to stay nimble. This collection spans everyday vocabulary and game-winning plays, from simple terms to high-scoring powerhouses loaded with Z's and J's.

Words starting with A

9

Words starting with B

5

Words starting with C

11

Words starting with D

3

Words starting with E

3

Words starting with F

9

Words starting with G

1

Words starting with H

4

Words starting with I

1

Words starting with L

6

Words starting with M

10

Words starting with N

4

Words starting with O

1

Words starting with P

5

Words starting with R

5

Words starting with S

14

Words starting with T

6

Words starting with W

3

Pattern Guide

Insights and recommendations for these words.

Six letters open up serious strategic territory in word games, where length meets scoring potential.

Vocabulary & Language

Linguistic patterns and usage statistics

Six-letter words often result from adding common suffixes to four-letter roots: -ED, -ER, -LY, -ING (minus a letter). The pattern also captures many compound-style formations where two short morphemes combine. With 64% nouns dominating this length, you'll find a wealth of concrete objects and abstract concepts alike.

Total Words

10,490

3.5% of dictionary

Top Scrabble

PIZAZZ

35 points

Parts of Speech

Nouns
65%
Verbs
13%
Adjectives
20%
Adverbs
2%
Other
0%

Middle English dominates six-letter words by a wide margin, reflecting everyday vocabulary that evolved during the medieval period. Latin and French influences appear frequently, often through chains where classical roots passed through French before entering English. The word GOVERN traces this path perfectly: from Latin gubernāre through Old French governer into Middle English governen.

Word Games

High-value words for board games

Top 6-Letter Words

PIZAZZ
35 pts
PIZZAZ

the activeness of an energetic personality

35 pts
JAZZER
31 pts
FRIZZY

(of hair) in small tight curls

30 pts
30 pts
FUZZED

covering with fine light hairs

28 pts
MUZJIK

a Russian peasant (especially prior to 1917)

28 pts
FEZZES
27 pts

PIZAZZ and PIZZAZ reign supreme at both games, scoring 35 in Scrabble and 36 in WWF. The real strategic difference appears with MUZJIK—28 points in Scrabble but 32 in WWF, thanks to the boosted J value. JUJUBE jumps to 29 in WWF but scores lower in Scrabble, making it worth prioritizing when playing Words With Friends. Double-Z words like FUZZED and FRIZZY perform consistently across both platforms.

Hidden Gems

Rare but valid words to surprise opponents

ABJURE

formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

"She abjured her beliefs"

ADJURE

ask for or request earnestly

ADORER

someone who admires a young woman

AGEISM

discrimination on the basis of a person's age

ABJURE means to formally reject or disavow a belief, typically under pressure—think renouncing an oath or recanting a position. Beyond its courtroom drama appeal, it's valid in both Scrabble and WWF. The B-J combination makes it tricky to spot on your rack, giving you an edge when opponents wouldn't think to challenge.

Popular crossword answers

Words frequently used in crossword puzzles with common clues.