Complete List of 4-Letter Words
Explore our complete database of valid 4-letter words for Scrabble, Words with Friends, Wordle, and other word games. Four-letter words are the sweet spot in word games – long enough to score well, short enough to fit in tight spaces. Our list includes every valid 4-letter word with point values and definitions.
All 3,903 Valid 4-Letter Words
A (192 words)
B (251 words)
C (230 words)
D (233 words)
E (102 words)
F (191 words)
G (190 words)
H (189 words)
I (58 words)
J (86 words)
K (121 words)
L (208 words)
M (209 words)
N (104 words)
O (107 words)
P (256 words)
R (182 words)
S (353 words)
T (248 words)
U (37 words)
V (74 words)
W (166 words)
X (1 words)
Y (70 words)
Why 4-Letter Words Are Essential
Four-letter words make up a huge portion of everyday English and are among the most frequently played words in Scrabble. They offer a perfect balance between scoring potential and board flexibility. Many 4-letter words can be extended with prefixes or suffixes to form longer words in future turns.
High-Scoring 4-Letter Words
Top-scoring 4-letter words include QUIZ (22 pts), JAZZ (29 pts), FIZZ (25 pts), BUZZ (24 pts), and JINX (18 pts). These power words can dramatically change the outcome of any game, especially when placed on premium squares.
4-Letter Words for Wordle
While Wordle uses 5-letter words, knowing 4-letter word patterns helps you recognize common letter combinations and word structures. Many 5-letter Wordle answers are simply 4-letter words with an added letter (BAKE → BAKER, LOVE → LOVER).
Find 4-Letter Words Instantly
Use our free Word Unscrambler to find all valid 4-letter words from your available letters. Enter up to 15 letters and filter by word length to see every possible 4-letter combination with Scrabble points and definitions.
Strategy Tips for 4-Letter Words
Focus on learning 4-letter words that use high-value letters (Q, Z, X, J, K). Also memorize common 4-letter word endings like -TION, -NESS, -MENT, and -ABLE patterns. Practice spotting 4-letter words that can be extended – PLAY becomes PLAYS, PLAYER, DISPLAY, and more.