Words Containing IEF

Q: How many words containing IEF are there?

There are 121 words containing IEF in our combined English word list. The most common length is 9 letters, with 24 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

Q: What is the highest-scoring word containing IEF?

HANDKERCHIEFS is worth 29 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are HANDKERCHIEF (28), DIEFFENBACHIAS (28), CHIEFTAINSHIPS (27).

Q: What are some common words containing IEF?

Everyday examples include BRIEFLY , BRIEF , GRIEF , THIEF , RELIEF , BELIEF , CHIEF , HANDKERCHIEF . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: What is the longest word containing IEF?

CHIEFTAINSHIPS has 14 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, HANDKERCHIEFS (13 letters) is the longest common one.

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All Words Containing IEF 121 words

How often does IEF appear in words?

Our combined English word list has 121 words containing IEF. Most are 9 letters long, they average 16.2 points, the best is HANDKERCHIEFS (29 points) and 46.3% end in S.

Total words: 121
Most common length: 9 letters; 24 words
Average Scrabble score: 16.2; out of 29 max
Longest word: CHIEFTAINSHIPS; 14 letters
Most common ending: S; 46.3% of words

Most common last letters

s 46.3%
f 22.3%
y 5.8%

Top vowel pairs

ie100%
ai8.3%
ou4.1%

Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.

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Highest-scoring word containing IEF

h ₄a ₁n ₁d ₂k ₅e ₁r ₁c ₃h ₄i ₁e ₁f ₄s ₁

H 4 + A 1 + N 1 + D 2 + K 5 + E 1 + R 1 + C 3 + H 4 + I 1 + E 1 + F 4 + S 1 = 29 points

Double word: 58 pts
Triple word: 87 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

handkerchiefs

Form of handkerchief

nouna square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

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How many words containing IEF are there?

There are 121 words containing IEF in our combined English word list. The most common length is 9 letters, with 24 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring word containing IEF?

HANDKERCHIEFS is worth 29 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are HANDKERCHIEF (28), DIEFFENBACHIAS (28), CHIEFTAINSHIPS (27).

What are some common words containing IEF?

Everyday examples include BRIEFLY, BRIEF, GRIEF, THIEF, RELIEF, BELIEF, CHIEF, HANDKERCHIEF. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word containing IEF?

CHIEFTAINSHIPS has 14 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, HANDKERCHIEFS (13 letters) is the longest common one.

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14-Letter Words With IEF 3