Word Lists/Two-Letter Words

Two-Letter Scrabble Words

All 101 valid two-letter words for Scrabble. Master these to dramatically improve your game!

Why Two-Letter Words Are Essential

Two-letter words are the secret weapon of expert Scrabble players. They allow you to play parallel to existing words, creating multiple words in a single turn and maximizing your score.

High-Value Two-Letter Words

  • QI (11 points) - The highest-scoring 2-letter word
  • ZA (11 points) - Slang for pizza
  • XI (9 points) - Greek letter
  • XU (9 points) - Vietnamese monetary unit
  • JO (9 points) - Scottish term for sweetheart

Tips for Using Two-Letter Words

  • Look for parallel plays where you can form multiple 2-letter words
  • Use them to reach bonus squares
  • Hook onto existing words to extend them
  • Memorize uncommon ones like XU, QI, and ZA