Scrabble Two-Letter Words
The ultimate cheat sheet for high-scoring 2-letter words in Scrabble and Words with Friends.
Why Two-Letter Words Matter
In competitive word games, two-letter words are the secret weapon of champions. They allow you to play words parallel to existing words on the board, stacking up multiple scoring combinations on a single turn. Knowing which 2-letter words are valid can easily add 30 to 50 points to your average score.
High-Scoring Key Words & Definitions
A few two-letter words contain high-value tiles like Q, Z, J, or X. Memorizing these is crucial:
- QI (11 points): The vital energy that flows through all living things in Chinese philosophy. Crucial because it does not require a 'U'.
- ZA (11 points): A slang term for pizza. One of the best ways to play a Z tile in a tight spot.
- JO (9 points): A Scottish word for a sweetheart or beloved.
- XI (9 points): The 14th letter of the Greek alphabet.
- XU (9 points): A monetary unit of Vietnam.
- KA (6 points): According to ancient Egyptian belief, a spiritual part of an individual that survives after death.
Complete List of Valid 2-Letter Words
Below is the complete list of all 2-letter words allowed under official Scrabble tournament rules (TWL/NASPA list):
AA
AB
AD
AE
AG
AH
AI
AL
AM
AN
AR
AS
AT
AW
AX
AY
BA
BE
BI
BO
BY
CH
DA
DE
DI
DO
EA
ED
EE
EF
EH
EL
EM
EN
ER
ES
ET
EX
FA
FE
FY
GI
GO
HA
HE
HI
HM
HO
ID
IF
IN
IS
IT
JA
JO
KA
KI
KO
KY
LA
LI
LO
MA
ME
MI
MM
MO
MU
MY
NA
NE
NO
NU
OD
OE
OF
OH
OI
OK
OM
ON
OP
OR
OS
OT
OW
OX
OY
PA
PE
PI
PO
QI
RE
SH
SI
SO
TA
TE
TI
TO
UH
UM
UN
UP
US
UT
WE
WO
XI
XU
YA
YE
YO
ZA