Words With Friends Word List — Complete Valid Word Reference
Words With Friends uses its own official dictionary that differs from both Scrabble US and Scrabble UK word lists. Knowing which words are valid in Words With Friends — and which ones are not — is essential for competitive play. This complete reference covers the Words With Friends dictionary, scoring system, and the most valuable words to know.
How Words With Friends Differs From Scrabble
Dictionary: WWF uses its own word list based on the Enhanced North American Benchmark Lexicon (ENABLE). Scrabble US uses OTCWL and Scrabble UK uses SOWPODS.
Board layout: The premium squares are in different positions on the WWF board compared to a Scrabble board.
Tile values: Letter point values differ between the two games. For example, S is worth 0 points in Scrabble but 1 point in Words With Friends.
Some words valid in Scrabble are not valid in WWF and vice versa. Always verify your word against the correct dictionary.
High Value Words With Friends Words
These word categories are especially valuable in Words With Friends:
• 2-letter words: Essential for parallel plays and tight board positions
• J, Q, X, Z words: High-point tiles that need strong word knowledge
• Words ending in common hooks: -ED, -ER, -ING, -S that extend existing plays
• BINGO words: 7-letter words that earn the 35-point bonus for using all tiles
Check Word Validity
Use our Word Finder with the Words With Friends dictionary to check if any word is valid.
Open Word Finder (WWF)