Words that will help you win most are short words. The shortest words are 2 letter words.

Only words from the TWL dictionary. Knowing high scoring common words will help you win more games.

Short words

List of the best 2 letter words. The top players in the world use two letter words more frequently than beginners. Short words will fit on blocked boards and help you get rid of unwanted tiles. A great example of a really useful short word is Qi (this is a rare Q word without U).
 
 
Using popular short words will give you an advantage over other players. Winners know all the shortest words from memory and use them consistently.

3 letter words

After having memorized the shortest words your chances of winning a game will increase greatly if you also learn the top 3-letter words. Three letter words are useful because they allow you to make more parallel moves to boost your score.
 

Words with Q

  • 1. Qi
  • 2. Qat
  • 3. Suq
  • 4. Qua
  • 5. Qis
  • 6. Qadi
  • 7. Qaid
  • 8. Qats
  • 9. Quod
  • 10. Quiz
  • 11. Aqua
  • 12. Quip
  • 13. Tranq
  • 14. Queen
  • 15. Quota
  • 16. Quote

Words with Z

  • 1. Za
  • 2. Zee
  • 3. Fez
  • 4. Zoa
  • 5. Azo
  • 6. Zed
  • 7. Rez
  • 8. Zax
  • 9. Zap
  • 10. Biz
  • 11. Zest
  • 12. Zoea
  • 13. Ditz
  • 14. Ritz
  • 15. Zero
  • 16. Zone

Words with X

  • 1. Xi
  • 2. Ox
  • 3. Ex
  • 4. Ax
  • 5. Xu
  • 6. Oxo
  • 7. Axe
  • 8. Vex
  • 9. Vox
  • 10. Gox
  • 11. Wax
  • 12. Hex
  • 13. Tix
  • 14. Vext
  • 15. Jinx
  • 16. Varix

What are the most useful tiles?

The most valuable letter is S. If used correctly the 'S' can be worth around 10 points. Do not use it on your own words. It should be used to create plural words from your opponents words(use hooks).

Good high scoring letters are J, Q, X, Z. Average scoring letters are K, F, H, V, W, Y.

Most common letters in English words are A, E, I, T, N, R and S. Remember that bingo words contain many vowels.

The worst letters that any player needs to get rid of fast are B, V, U, Z, X, W, K and J. Rare letters will hinder you in the late game.

Score values of letters

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J
  • K
  • L
  • M
  • N
  • O
  • P
  • Q
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • U
  • V
  • W
  • Y
  • Z