4-Letter Words

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

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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.

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