4-Letter Words for Scrabble Go (Complete List)
4-letter words are a sweet spot in Scrabble Go. They're long enough to use more tiles and high-value letters, but short enough to fit into tight spaces and block your opponent. When played well, they can yield big scores, help you clear difficult tiles, and set up bonus squares. Below you'll find high-scoring examples, why they matter, rules about validity, and FAQs to sharpen your gameplay.
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Notable High-Scoring 4-Letter Words
Here are some of the top value 4-letter words (without including board bonus multipliers) you should know. These often use high-value letters like Q, Z, X, J, etc.
Highest Scoring 4-Letter Words
Premium 4-letter words with the highest point values
| Rank | Word | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | JAZZ | 29 |
| #2 | FIZZ | 25 |
| #3 | FUZZ | 25 |
| #4 | BUZZ | 24 |
| #5 | QUIZ | 22 |
| #6 | RAZZ | 22 |
| #7 | HAJJ | 21 |
| #8 | JEEZ | 20 |
| #9 | FOZY | 19 |
| #10 | HAZY | 19 |
| #11 | WHIZ | 19 |
| #12 | CHEZ | 18 |
| #13 | COZY | 18 |
| #14 | JEUX | 18 |
| #15 | JINX | 18 |
Medium Scoring Words
Mid-range scoring 4-letter words
| Rank | Word | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #51 | BOZO | 15 |
| #52 | CZAR | 15 |
| #53 | DEXY | 15 |
| #54 | DOXY | 15 |
| #55 | HADJ | 15 |
| #56 | JAKE | 15 |
| #57 | JAMB | 15 |
| #58 | JAUK | 15 |
| #59 | JERK | 15 |
| #60 | JIBB | 15 |
| #61 | JIMP | 15 |
| #62 | JINK | 15 |
| #63 | JOKE | 15 |
| #64 | JOUK | 15 |
| #65 | JUKE | 15 |
Lower Scoring Words
Lower scoring but still valid 4-letter words
| Rank | Word | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #151 | EXPO | 13 |
| #152 | FECK | 13 |
| #153 | FUCK | 13 |
| #154 | HACK | 13 |
| #155 | HECK | 13 |
| #156 | HICK | 13 |
| #157 | HOCK | 13 |
| #158 | HOWF | 13 |
| #159 | HUCK | 13 |
| #160 | HUFF | 13 |
| #161 | IBEX | 13 |
| #162 | ICKY | 13 |
| #163 | IFFY | 13 |
| #164 | IZAR | 13 |
| #165 | JABS | 13 |
Why 4-Letter Words Matter in Scrabble Go
Higher tile usage
You use more tiles, which means you're closer to refreshing difficult letters, and possibly getting better draws.
Better scoring potential
Even without bonuses, 4-letter words can reach 15–22 points just from tile values. Add in premium tiles/words, and the score climbs fast.
Tactical flexibility
They can fill up mid-board or attach to existing words (hooks), opening or closing lanes.
Rack management
Playing a 4-letter word might relieve you of odd high-value consonants or U-less Qs etc., making your rack more balanced.
Rules & Validity of 4-Letter Words
Scrabble Go generally uses dictionaries based on Official Scrabble word lists (TWL/SOWPODS etc.), so most classic 4-letter words are accepted.
There are thousands of valid 4-letter words. For example, Collins lists 5,663 4-letter words in its official Scrabble word list.
Always check in-game: Some rare or obscure words formed from archaic or less common letters may not be accepted depending on the version or updates.
FAQs About 4-Letter Words in Scrabble Go
Q: What is the highest scoring 4-letter word by base tile value?
In many sources, QUIZ is the highest at 22 points (just from tile values, without board bonuses).
Q: How many valid 4-letter words are there?
According to Collins, there are 5,663 valid 4-letter Scrabble words in their official list.
Q: Which 4-letter words use Q without a U?
Examples include QOPH (18 points) and QADI. (Note: QUIZ uses U with Q).
Q: What are some 4-letter words with high-value Z, X, Y, J, etc.?
Words like QUIZ, JEEZ, WHIZ, FOZY, HAZY, CHEZ, PHIZ, ZYME are strong plays.
Q: Are 4-letter words always better than 3-letter ones?
Not necessarily. 3-letter words are more flexible, easier to play, and less dependent on fitting into specific board spaces. A well-placed 3-letter word on a premium square can beat a poorly placed 4-letter word. Strategy and board position matter a lot.
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