Two Letter Words

Two-letter words can rescue awkward tiles, fit into crowded areas of the board and turn one move into several scoring words. Browse all 127 entries from the site's international English Scrabble dictionary below, then tap any word to view its available definitions.

Why Two-Letter Words Matter

Short words give you more ways to play alongside tiles already on the board, connect separate areas and reach premium squares. They can also help you shed an awkward tile without using most of your rack. A two-letter word may be small, but the position it creates for your next turn can be valuable.

Score Several Words in One Move

Parallel plays are one of the most useful reasons to learn two-letter words. If ABATE can be placed directly above RATED, the move forms ABATE horizontally and AR, BA, AT, TE and ED vertically. You score every valid word created in that turn.

Make Difficult Letters Easier to Play

Knowing compact words containing high-value or troublesome letters gives you more chances to use them. QI, ZA, AX and EX are useful examples in dictionaries that accept them. Always check the word list used by your particular game before committing the tiles.

Learn the Unfamiliar Words

You do not need to memorize the whole list at once. Start with words containing letters you often struggle to place, then add a few more each time you play. Tap any entry above to check its meaning and make it easier to remember.

Find Your Next Scrabble Play

When a short word is not enough, enter your complete rack into Scrabble Solver and select the dictionary used by your game. It will find the available combinations, from two-letter hooks to longer scoring plays.

You can also browse Vowel Words when your rack contains too many vowels, or explore Consonant Words when it contains too few.