How do I find words containing certain letters?

Type the letter sequence you want somewhere inside the word and press Find words. The finder lists every word that contains that string anywhere, grouped by length.

Does it search anywhere in the word?

Yes. Unlike starts-with or ends-with searches, this finds your sequence at the beginning, middle or end — anywhere it appears inside a word.

Can I combine it with a length?

Yes. Pick an exact length to narrow the list to words with that many letters, which is handy for crosswords and specific plays.

Is it good for high-value tiles?

Very. Searching pairs like QU, ZA or AX reveals words that let you play tricky, high-scoring letters like Q, Z and X.

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Words Containing

Enter a sequence of letters and instantly see every word that contains it anywhere inside, grouped by length and ready to copy.

Updated July 10, 2026 6 min read

Words containing

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About the Words Containing

A words-containing finder searches for a letter sequence anywhere inside a word — not just at the start or end. Type something like "qu", "xyl" or "eau", and the AllWordTools.com finder returns every English word that hides that string somewhere within it, grouped by length for easy scanning.

This is the tool to reach for when you need to play through a letter already on the board, when a crossword gives you a couple of middle letters, or when you want to offload an awkward tile like Q, X or Z. It is also a great way to explore unusual letter combinations and grow your vocabulary.

It runs instantly in your browser, is completely free, and keeps every search private with no sign-up required.

How to find words containing a letter sequence

1
Enter the letters to contain
Type the sequence you want to appear somewhere inside the word, such as 'qu' or 'eau'.
2
Set a length (optional)
Choose an exact length to narrow a broad list, or leave it on Any.
3
Find words
Press Find words to search the dictionary and see every match grouped by length.
4
Copy what you need
Tap any word to copy it, with its Scrabble score shown for quick comparison.

Why search for words that contain letters?

Most word games are won in the middle of the board, where you build across and through existing tiles. A contains search finds every word that includes a specific letter or pair, so you can weave a high-scoring play through a letter that is already down. It is the natural companion to a starts-with or ends-with search.

For crosswords, the letters you are most confident about are often in the middle of an answer. Enter them here and the finder reveals the candidates that fit around them — especially powerful when combined with an exact length.

Tackling tricky tiles

Rare tiles like Q, X, Z and J are hard to place but very rewarding. A contains search for pairs like "qu", "za" or "ax" surfaces the words that let you cash in those high-value letters. It is also a fun way to discover words with unusual clusters you might never think of on your own.

Because the finder searches a large tournament-style dictionary, the words you see are valid in the vast majority of games, with only rare variation between official word lists.

Examples

Input

contains: qu

Sample output

quiz, squad, liquor, unique, mosquito

Ideal for placing a Q on the board.

Input

contains: xyl

Sample output

xylem, xylose, xylophone

Find rare clusters worth big points.

Input

contains: eau, length: 6

Sample output

bureau, plateau, chateau

Add a length for an exact crossword fit.

Pro tips

Search common pairs like QU, TH and CH to play through existing tiles.
Use a contains search to offload high-value letters such as Q, X and Z.
Enter the middle letters you are sure of in a crossword, then add a length.
Longer sequences narrow results fast when a broad search returns too many words.
Check the score badges to choose the most rewarding play at each length.

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