The 25 Best Two-Letter Scrabble Words You Need to Know
December 1, 20245 min read
Two-letter words are the secret weapon of every serious Scrabble player. They allow you to play parallel to existing words, create multiple scoring opportunities, and get rid of difficult letters.
The Most Valuable Two-Letter Words
High-Scoring Gems
QI (11 points) - A Chinese concept of life force. This is the only two-letter Q word and doesn't require a U!
ZA (11 points) - Slang for pizza. Essential for using that Z tile.
XI (9 points) - The 14th letter of the Greek alphabet.
XU (9 points) - A Vietnamese monetary unit.
Vowel Dumps
When you're stuck with too many vowels, these words save the day:
- AA - A type of rough lava
- AE - One (Scottish)
- AI - A three-toed sloth
- OE - A whirlwind off the Faroe Islands
Consonant Helpers
- SH - Used to call for silence
- MM - Expression of satisfaction
- HM - Expression of thought
Strategy Tips
- Memorize all 107 - Yes, there are 107 valid two-letter words in Scrabble
- Look for parallel plays - Place tiles next to existing words to score multiple times
- Use them to reach premium squares - A two-letter word can connect you to that triple word score
Complete List by Point Value
Our Two-Letter Scrabble Words page has the complete list with definitions and point values.
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