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Read blogWhat are 3 letter words?
3-letter words are valid dictionary words made of exactly 3 letters. They are the building blocks of high-scoring Scrabble and Words With Friends plays — short enough to fit almost anywhere on the board, yet powerful for opening hooks and clearing awkward tiles. Every word on this page is displayed with its point value so you can check it against the game you are playing right now.
What are 3 letter words best for?
Reach for 3-letter words to unload tricky tiles, build parallel plays, and keep your rack flexible. Enter the letters you hold, scan the matching words, and read the score to plan the strongest move.
Enter your letters
Type the letters on your rack into the search box to pull up every valid word of this length that contains them.
Scan the matches
Your results appear instantly — every entry is playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends, so you can trust each one on the board.
Read the tile score
Each word shows its Scrabble point value, making it easy to spot the highest-scoring option for your rack.
Play with confidence
Every word is dictionary-valid, so you can drop it on the board without a challenge from your opponent.
Tips for scoring better!
Knowing your 3-letter words helps you find valid plays from the tiles at hand. Settle disputes, yes — but aim to learn as you go, because a few short words and simple tactics make it much easier to score in every game.
- Memorise the 2-letter words and 3-letter words to open hooks everywhere on the board.
- Use 3-letter words to link two openings and score in two directions at once.
- Learn the high-value tiles — Q, Z, X and J — and the short words that unload them.
- Pair this search with the Anagram Solver when you have loose tiles to place.
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