3-Letter Words With V
- 49 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 3-Letter Words With V
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 3-Letter Words With V 49 words
How often does V appear in three-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 49 three-letter words containing V. They average 6.9 points, the best is VEX (13 points) and 26.5% end in V.
- Total words
- 49
- Average Scrabble score
- 6.9
- out of 13 max
- Everyday words
- 22%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- V
- 26.5% of words
Most common last letters
- v 26.5%
- e 12.2%
- a 8.2%
Top vowel pairs
- ae2%
- au2%
- ee2%
Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring three-letter word containing V
v 4e 1x 8
V 4 + E 1 + X 8 = 13 points
- Double word
- 26 pts
- Triple word
- 39 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
vex
- verbcause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations“Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me”
- verbdisturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress“I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me”
- verbchange the arrangement or position of
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How many three-letter words containing V are there?
There are 49 three-letter words containing V in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.
What is the highest-scoring three-letter word containing V?
VEX is worth 13 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are VOX (13), IVY (9), VOW (9).
What are some common three-letter words containing V?
Everyday examples include VIA, VAN, VET, VAT, REV, EVE, VIE, VOW. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare three-letter words containing V score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include VOX (13), VAW (9), VLY (9), PAV (8). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.