Words Containing EE
100 wordsThe double-E pattern creates some of English's most recognizable sounds, from the sharp 'ee' in SQUEEZE to the softer tones in AGREE. This collection spans everyday vocabulary and rare gems that can transform your word game performance.
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1Pattern Guide
Insights and recommendations for these words.
Double-E words reward players who understand their flexibility—they appear in every word length and connect easily with common consonants.
Vocabulary & Language
Linguistic patterns and usage statistics
The 'ee' combination almost always produces the long E sound, making it one of English's most predictable letter pairs. This pattern frequently appears in words borrowed from other languages, where the double vowel preserved the original pronunciation. You'll find it in suffixes like -EE (attendee, employee) that create agent nouns, and in roots like FEEL, SEE, and KEEP that form the backbone of everyday English.
Total Words
2,175
0.7% of dictionary
Avg Length
8.2 letters
2.5 syllables
Top Scrabble
SQUEEZABILITY
36 points
Longest Word
DISAGREEABLENESS
16 letters
Parts of Speech
These words skew heavily toward nouns at 72%, which makes sense given how many -EE suffix words describe people or things. The 8.2-letter average reflects how EE often anchors longer, more complex vocabulary rather than basic short words.
Middle English and Old English dominate this pattern, suggesting double-E words represent core Germanic vocabulary that survived into modern usage. The etymology of EERIE traces a fascinating path: from Old English 'earg' meaning cowardly or wretched, through Middle English, eventually shifting to describe something mysteriously frightening. French contributions often came through Norman influence, while words like EPEE traveled from Latin through Greek, picking up the double-E spelling to preserve pronunciation.
Word Games
High-value words for board games
Medium (5-7)
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
having a tone of a reed instrument
Long (8+)
the property of being able to occupy less space
capable of being easily compressed
Short (2-4)
Medium (5-7)
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
a long tunic worn by many people from the Indian subcontinent (usually with a salwar or churidars)
Long (8+)
the property of being able to occupy less space
SQUEEZE delivers nearly identical value in both games (25 in Scrabble, 26 in WWF), making it a reliable power play regardless of which app you open. JEEZ showcases WWF's boosted J tile—worth 22 points there versus 20 in Scrabble. For longer words, KAFFEEKLATSCH scores 32 in Scrabble but jumps to 33 in WWF, where the K's elevated value adds up across two appearances. Target double-E words with J, K, or Z to maximize WWF's different tile values.
Wordle
5-letter words for daily puzzles
Good Starters (E, A, R, S, T)
THREE makes an excellent opener, testing the common T-H-R consonant cluster alongside the EE pattern in one guess. STEEL follows well as a second attempt, introducing S and L while confirming or eliminating the double-E position.
Length Extremes
Longest and shortest valid words
The shortest EE words (BEE, DEE, EEL) are ancient Germanic survivors, while the longest like DISAGREEABLENESS show how English builds complexity through prefixes and suffixes stacked onto simple roots.
Hidden Gems
Rare but valid words to surprise opponents
red pear-shaped tropical fruit with poisonous seeds; flesh is poisonous when unripe or overripe
in an enjoyable manner
a person who is present and participates in a meeting
"the gathering satisfied both organizers and attendees"
a sandwich consisting of a fried cake of minced beef served on a bun, often with other ingredients
ACKEE names a red, pear-shaped tropical fruit with poisonous seeds—the national fruit of Jamaica. Its flesh is toxic when unripe or overripe, making it one of the more dangerous foods in word games. Worth 14 points in Scrabble, it's a legitimate play that will likely draw challenges from skeptical opponents.
Popular crossword answers
Words frequently used in crossword puzzles with common clues.