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3-Letter Words: Questions and Answers [FAQ]

What are 3-letter words?

In the English language, there are 1292 words that have 3 letters. These are valid words for popular word games such as Scrabble and Words with Friends, according to the English dictionary.

Which letters are most frequently used in 3-letter words?

The most common letters in 3-letter words are: A, O, E, I, S. Knowing these frequent letters can help you form words more easily in word games.

What are the least frequent letters in 3-letter words?

The least common letters found in 3-letter words include: Q, J, X, Z, V. Using words with these rare letters can give you a scoring advantage in games, though they might be harder to find.

Which letter do the most 3-letter words start with?

The letter that 3-letter words most often begin with is A, while X is the least common starting letter. This strategic information can be useful in planning your moves in word games.

How can I find 3-letter words that contain a specific letter?

Our website offers a user-friendly search tool that allows you to quickly find words containing a specific letter or a set of letters. You can also filter your search by the first and last letter of the word, as well as by word length, such as specifically 3-letter words.

3-letter words – information about their occurrence in English

Words with 3 letters

Welcome to the definitive list of all 3-letter English words! This comprehensive list features a wide array of words that are valid according to the Scrabble dictionary, including TWL and SOWPODS, as well as Words With Friends (WWF). Whether you're a casual player or a seasoned word warrior, you'll find this collection invaluable for your next game.

3-letter words are particularly useful for maximizing your game strategy, especially when managing letters on your rack or making critical plays. They can often lead to scoring opportunities and enable you to connect to existing words on the board. Utilize our site tools such as the Scrabble solver or anagram generator to refine your gameplay further.

Mastering 3-letter words can provide you with a strong foundation for word games, allowing you to create connections and expand your vocabulary. We invite you to browse the list below and explore other word lists available on wordfy.app to enhance your gameplay experience and vocabulary skills!

Words with 3 letters by the first letter

Below we present the statistics of the occurrence of 3-letter words, quantity by first letter

The table below presents an analysis of the first letter in English words consisting of 3 letters. The data show how often specific letters appear in the first position and their percentage share among all words of that length.

Alongside, we present a chart that clearly illustrates the distribution of first letter frequencies in 3-letter words, making it easier to analyze and compare the data.

This analysis reveals which letters most frequently start 3-letter words, which can be useful for Scrabble players, linguists, and learners of the English language.

Occurrence of the first letter in 3-letter words in the English language
The first letter in the word The number of words [%]
A 89 6.9
B 61 4.7
C 48 3.7
D 66 5.1
E 58 4.5
F 58 4.5
G 59 4.6
H 60 4.6
I 26 2.0
J 30 2.3
K 39 3.0
L 58 4.5
M 65 5.0
N 50 3.9
O 68 5.3
P 74 5.7
Q 3 0.2
R 62 4.8
S 87 6.7
T 71 5.5
U 27 2.1
V 29 2.2
W 45 3.5
X 1 0.1
Y 35 2.7
Z 23 1.8
  • First letter in the word – the letter that a word with 3 letters starts with.
  • Number of words – number of English 3-letter words starting with that letter.
  • [%] – percentage of words starting with that letter among all 3-letter words.
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The chart shows the distribution of first letters in English 3-letter words. The horizontal axis shows the first letter in the word, and the vertical axis shows the number of words starting with that letter.

Words with 3 letters by the last letter

Below we present the statistics of words with 3 letters, quantities according to the letter they end with.

Overview of 3-letter words by final letter

The table below presents an analysis of the last letter in English words consisting of 3 letters. The data show how often specific letters appear in the final position and their percentage share among all words of that length.

Alongside, we present a chart that clearly illustrates the distribution of final letter frequencies in 3-letter words, making it easier to analyze and compare the data.

This analysis reveals which letters most frequently end 3-letter words, which can be useful for Scrabble players, linguists, and learners of the English language.

Occurrence of the last letter in 3-letter words in the English language
The last letter in the word The number of words [%]
A 56 4.3
B 57 4.4
C 25 1.9
D 76 5.9
E 107 8.3
F 25 1.9
G 72 5.6
H 37 2.9
I 32 2.5
J 3 0.2
K 33 2.6
L 37 2.9
M 61 4.7
N 82 6.3
O 52 4.0
P 70 5.4
Q 1 0.1
R 49 3.8
S 105 8.1
T 93 7.2
U 29 2.2
V 13 1.0
W 44 3.4
X 42 3.3
Y 69 5.3
Z 22 1.7
  • Last letter in the word – the letter that a word with 3 letters ends with.
  • Number of words – number of English words with 3 letters ending in that letter.
  • [%] – percentage of words ending in that letter among all 3-letter words.
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The chart shows the distribution of final letters in English 3-letter words. The horizontal axis shows the last letter in the word, and the vertical axis shows the number of words ending with that letter.

Searching for words with 3 letters

If you are looking for 3-letter words, use the advanced or simple word search available on our website. The advanced word search allows you to use search patterns, including those using regular expressions. In the simplified version, you enter the letters that should appear in the searched words. Links below.

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