7 Letter Words With W and Y
Need seven-letter words using both W and Y? Here are all 298 from the Collins dictionary, with squawky (26 pts) topping the table on points.
7 Letter Words With W and Y
About These 7-Letter Words
Every entry among the seven-letter words using both W and Y in Collins is collected here and ranked by score. There are 298 to work with, which helps when both letters have to land in the same play.
Highest-scoring picks
On points, the strongest play here is squawky at 26. Other high scorers include frawzey (25), jaywalk (24), and qwertys (22). Because every word is exactly seven letters, any of them can score a bingo when you empty your rack in a single turn.
How these words break down
Out of 298 words, 9 use a high-value tile (J, Q, X or Z), 45 end in -LY and 6 end in -ING, and 57 have a double letter.
Where you can play them
These come from the Collins word list; 211 are also valid in Words With Friends, and 217 appear in the North American list (NWL/TWL). Use the dictionary selector in the finder to match the exact game you are playing.
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FAQs - 7 Letter Words with W and Y
How many 7-letter words contain both W and Y?
There are 298 seven-letter words that contain both W and Y in the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary used on this site.
What is the highest-scoring 7-letter word that contains both W and Y?
Squawky scores 26 points, the highest on this page. Playing all seven tiles at once also earns a 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble.
Can I use these 7-letter words in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts five-letter words, so seven-letter words will not fit. This list is for Scrabble, Words With Friends, crosswords and similar games.
How is this list of words ordered?
By Scrabble score, highest first. Use the Points, A–Z and Z–A controls above the word list to change the order.
Do 7-letter words score a bingo?
Yes. Using all seven of your tiles in one turn scores a 50-point bonus in Scrabble (35 points in Words With Friends), which makes a seven-letter word one of the most valuable plays in the game.
Are 7-letter words that contain both W and Y valid in Words With Friends?
211 of the 298 are also valid in Words With Friends. Switch the dictionary in the finder to see only those.