8 Letter Words: Finder & Unscrambler
Search 25,000 words of exactly 8 letters by the letters you know, the spots they sit in, and the letters you can rule out.
25,000 8-letter words in the list
No 8-letter words match. Try removing a letter from Not in the word or checking that each tile is correct.
This page lists every 8-letter word in our word list: 25,000 of them. Type what you know into the finder above - letters in the right spot go in the tiles, letters that belong somewhere go in Also in the word, and letters you can rule out go in Not in the word. Results update as you type, each word shows its tile value, and your search is saved in the page address so you can bookmark or share it.
8 letter words by the numbers
Most common letter in each spot
| Spot | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position 1 | c 14% | b 11% | d 9% |
| Position 2 | a 17% | o 15% | e 13% |
| Position 3 | r 10% | a 9% | n 8% |
| Position 4 | e 10% | t 8% | a 8% |
| Position 5 | i 12% | a 9% | l 9% |
| Position 6 | i 22% | e 13% | a 8% |
| Position 7 | e 25% | n 13% | r 8% |
| Position 8 | s 35% | e 11% | d 10% |
Share of all 25,000 words with that letter in that spot.
How often each letter appears
Share of 8-letter words that contain the letter at least once.
Highest-scoring 8 letter words
Tile values follow the standard letter distribution for this language. These are the top fifteen 8-letter words by tile value alone; bonus squares on the board can change the real score.
- bazazzes
- bezazzes
- bizazzes
- jazzlike
- jacuzzis
- kazatzka
- huzzahed
- jazziest
- whizzing
- buzzkill
- buzzwigs
- buzzword
- chizzing
- frizzily
- chazzans
Browse 8 letter words by first letter
Pick a letter to fill the first tile of the finder above, then add whatever else you know.
Other word lengths
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Frequently asked questions
How many 8 letter words are there?
Our word list holds 25,000 words of exactly 8 letters. The exact number depends on the dictionary: a game's own word list can be smaller or larger, so treat this count as a guide rather than a rule.
What is the highest-scoring 8 letter word?
Using standard tile values, the top score in our list is 37 points: bazazzes, bezazzes, bizazzes, jazzlike. Board bonus squares are not included.
Which letters are most common in 8 letter words?
C opens the most of them, with 3,611 words. The bars above show how often each letter appears across the whole list.
How do I find 8 letter words with the letters I have?
Type what you know into the finder at the top of this page. Placed letters go into the 8 tiles, loose letters go in Also in the word, and letters to drop go in Not in the word. Switch to the Unscrambler tab to build words straight from a rack.
Last updated October 12, 2026. Read how we build and check the list on the About page.