Our dictionary contains 392 four letter words with a double letter somewhere inside them, from common ones like ADDS and ALLY to less familiar entries like AJEE and AWEE.
A sample of the 392 four letter double letter words in our dictionary:
Why double letters cluster in certain spots
In English, doubled consonants often show up at a natural break between a word root and a suffix, like ADD plus S, or ALL plus Y. Doubled vowels are rarer and tend to show up in borrowed or unusual words, which is part of why entries like AJEE, a Scots word meaning off to one side, and AWEE stand out as more unusual on this list.
Are double letters worth anything extra in Scrabble?
Not directly. A double letter doesn't carry a built-in scoring bonus, but words with common doubled letters like SS, LL, and OO tend to be everyday, reliable plays precisely because the pattern is so common in English.
Find double letter words from your own rack
Our Word Unscrambler can help if you're holding two of the same letter and want to see what it can build. Just type in your rack as usual.
Frequently asked questions
How many four letter words have a double letter?
392 in our dictionary, ranging from everyday words like ADDS to unusual ones like AJEE.
Do double letters score extra points in Scrabble?
No, there's no built-in bonus for a doubled letter itself. The value comes purely from the individual letters' own tile values, the same as any other word.
Why are doubled vowels rarer than doubled consonants?
Doubled consonants often sit naturally at the seam between a word root and a suffix, which happens constantly in English. Doubled vowels are less structurally common and tend to show up in borrowed or regional words instead.
What does AJEE mean?
A Scots dialect word meaning off to one side or ajar, most often describing something not sitting quite straight.
Can I find double letter words from my own set of letters?
Yes, type your letters into our Word Unscrambler and scan the results for any pattern you're looking for, doubled letters included.
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