6-Letter Words for Scrabble Go (Strong Plays & Essentials)
Six-letter words are powerful in Scrabble Go. They allow use of more tiles, greater flexibility for hooking, and greater value on premium squares. They often serve as turning points in games if used when the board configuration is right. Below are top high-scoring examples, reasons they're useful, rules on validity, and frequently asked questions to help improve your gameplay.
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Top High-Scoring 6-Letter Words
Here are some of the highest base-value 6-letter words—you'll want to know these or similar ones if you get the right letters:
Highest Scoring 6-Letter Words
Premium 6-letter words with the highest point values
| Rank | Word | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | BEZAZZ | 35 |
| #2 | PAZAZZ | 35 |
| #3 | PIZAZZ | 35 |
| #4 | PIZZAZ | 35 |
| #5 | JAZZBO | 33 |
| #6 | WHIZZY | 33 |
| #7 | ZIZZLE | 33 |
| #8 | JAZZED | 32 |
| #9 | JAZZER | 31 |
| #10 | JAZZES | 31 |
| #11 | FRIZZY | 30 |
| #12 | HUZZAH | 30 |
| #13 | MIZZLY | 29 |
| #14 | SCUZZY | 29 |
| #15 | FEZZED | 28 |
Medium Scoring Words
Mid-range scoring 6-letter words
| Rank | Word | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #51 | PAXWAX | 25 |
| #52 | RAZZED | 25 |
| #53 | SYZYGY | 25 |
| #54 | FROWZY | 24 |
| #55 | LEZZES | 24 |
| #56 | LEZZIE | 24 |
| #57 | MUZHIK | 24 |
| #58 | NOZZLE | 24 |
| #59 | NUZZLE | 24 |
| #60 | QUACKY | 24 |
| #61 | QUARTZ | 24 |
| #62 | QUEZAL | 24 |
| #63 | RAZZES | 24 |
| #64 | ROZZER | 24 |
| #65 | SIZZLE | 24 |
Lower Scoring Words
Lower scoring but still valid 6-letter words
| Rank | Word | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #151 | HUTZPA | 20 |
| #152 | JACKED | 20 |
| #153 | JEJUNA | 20 |
| #154 | JEJUNE | 20 |
| #155 | JIMPLY | 20 |
| #156 | JINXES | 20 |
| #157 | JOKILY | 20 |
| #158 | JOYPOP | 20 |
| #159 | JUBBAH | 20 |
| #160 | KUDZUS | 20 |
| #161 | MAHZOR | 20 |
| #162 | MATZAH | 20 |
| #163 | MATZOH | 20 |
| #164 | MAZILY | 20 |
| #165 | MYXOMA | 20 |
Why 6-Letter Words Matter in Scrabble Go
Big tile-value potential
More rare letters tend to be usable in 6-letter words. If you place one of those letters on a triple letter spot or get a word multiplier, the score can spike.
Rack turnover & tile use
Using six tiles gives a better chance to drop awkward letters and draw fresh tiles for future plays.
Hooking & board control
Long enough to form cross-words, connect multiple words, or block your opponent from premium positions.
Strategic timing
Earlier in the game you want flexibility; later, when spaces shrink, having good 6-letter words ready can let you make high impact moves.
Rules & Validity of 6-Letter Words
There are tens of thousands of valid 6-letter words in the standard Scrabble dictionaries (e.g. more than 22,900 on some full word-list sites).
The exact list accepted in Scrabble Go depends on which dictionary is used (TWL / NWL vs. SOWPODS / Collins etc.). Some obscure or very rare words may be in one but not the other.
As always, in-game validation is key: even a valid dictionary word may be rejected if not in Scrabble Go's internal lexicon.
FAQs About 6-Letter Words in Scrabble Go
Q: What is one of the highest scoring 6-letter words by tile value?
"MUZJIK" is often top of the list, scoring ~28 points before board bonuses. "QUEAZY", "EXEQUY", "QUACKY", and "QUARTZ" are also among the highest.
Q: How many valid 6-letter words exist in Scrabble dictionaries?
Over ~22,000 in broad word-list compilations. Exact count in Scrabble Go will be lower due to dictionary restrictions.
Q: Which 6-letter words combine high-value letters like Q, Z, X, J, Y?
Examples include QUACKY, QUARTZ, FROWZY, ZINCKY, ZEPHYR, WHEEZY.
Q: Are there 6-letter words that don't use any vowels?
Not many. Very few English 6-letter words exist without any standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U); such words tend to be obscure. You'll usually have at least one vowel to make the word playable.
Q: Should I always try to play a 6-letter word if I can?
Not always. It depends on board position: if playing a shorter word yields access to premium squares or helps you block your opponent, that may be more beneficial. Also, preserving certain tiles for future high plays can outweigh the immediate gain.
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