How to use this list
- Scan the common words first. They're at the top and marked with a dot.
- Choose a length if you know how many letters you need.
- Narrow it down with starts with, ends with or contains.
- Copy or download the words you want to keep.
The two letters can appear anywhere in each word and in either order. Turn Common words only off to see the full list, 300 words to a page.
Tips for finding words with two letters
- Common words are the best bet for guessing puzzles; rare words are better for impressing friends.
- Two rare letters together, such as Q with Z or X with J, make some of the most valuable plays in letter tile games.
- Use the contains filter to add a third letter without leaving this page.
- For a whole rack of letters, the word unscrambler is faster.
What you'll find in this list
Some letter pairs turn up in thousands of words; others in only a handful. Here, 15,535 of the 53,033 words are common, and the longest stretches to 15 letters.
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More ways to search
- Words that start with or words that end in any letters.
- Words containing a group of letters side by side.
- Words with letters – as many letters as you like, in any order.
- The word finder for letters, length and patterns together.
- Unusual lists such as words without vowels and words with Q but no U.
Questions
How many words have both A and S?
Our dictionary has 53,033 words that contain both A and S. Of those, 15,535 are common everyday words.
Does the order of A and S matter?
No. A word is listed if it contains both letters anywhere, in either order. To find the two letters side by side, use words containing.
What is the longest word with A and S?
In our list it's accomplishments, with 15 letters.
What are some common words with A and S?
A few everyday examples are say, state, surface, base, also. Common words come first in the list and are marked with a small dot.
How do I find words with three or more letters I choose?
Use words with letters. Type every letter the word must contain, and it lists the words that have them all, in any order.
Last updated October 2, 2026