2-Letter Words
Complete list of 101 words with exactly 2 letters.
About 2-Letter Words
Two-letter words are the secret weapons of word game experts. While they may seem insignificant, these tiny powerhouses are essential for maximizing your score in Scrabble and Words With Friends. Mastering the complete list of 101 valid two-letter words allows you to play parallel words, create multiple scoring opportunities in a single turn, and use those difficult tiles like Q, X, and Z.
Whether you're looking to improve your Scrabble game or simply curious about the shortest valid words in English, this comprehensive list includes every tournament-legal two-letter word with their point values.
The highest scoring 2-letter word in Scrabble:
QI11 ptsThe highest scoring 2-letter word in WWF:
QI11 ptsFrequently Asked Questions
There are 101 valid 2-letter words in the Scrabble dictionary. This includes common words, proper game words, and some technical terms.
The highest-scoring 2-letter words typically contain high-value letters like Z (10 pts), Q (10 pts), X (8 pts), and J (8 pts). Check the "Highest Scoring" section above for the top words.
Yes! QI (the Chinese concept of life force) is valid in Scrabble and scores 11 points. It's one of the most important 2-letter words to know.
Yes, ZA is valid in Scrabble. It's slang for pizza and scores 11 points. Along with QI, it's one of the highest-scoring 2-letter words.
2-letter words are essential for parallel plays (playing alongside existing words), hooking (adding to existing words), and using premium squares. Memorizing all valid 2-letter words dramatically improves your game.
TWL (Tournament Word List) is used in North American Scrabble, while SOWPODS is used internationally. SOWPODS includes more words. Our list covers both dictionaries.