Word lists › J, Q, X and Z two-letter words

Two-letter words with the big tiles

J and X are worth 8, and Q and Z are worth 10. Put one on a bonus square where it makes two words at once, and it can be the best turn of the game.

There are only eight of them in the North American list, so learn them all: which vowels go in front, and which go behind.

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J, Q, X and Z two-letter words (8)

North American list (NWL)

Collins two-letter extras (3)

International tournament list only. Check which list your group uses.

Learn them, not just read them

Word study in Tileside shows these words with definitions and memory tips, and its quiz keeps bringing back the ones you miss until they stick. The two-letter list and its quiz are free; longer words and memory tips are part of Pro.

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Works with the Scrabble board game, played at the table. Tileside is an independent product, not affiliated with or endorsed by the makers of Scrabble. Collins extras are listed separately. Your group's chosen dictionary always wins.

Word list: NASPA Word List 2023, used under license. NASPA Word List 2023 Edition © NASPA 2023. The copy included in this app is licensed for personal use. You may not use it for any commercial purposes.