3-Letter Words With V
There are 34 three-letter words containing V in our dictionary; 15 of them are common words.
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All 34 words
- van6 points
- via6 points
- vat6 points
- vet6 points
- vex13 points
- ivy9 points
- vow9 points
- eve6 points
- ova6 points
- rev6 points
- vie6 points
- vim8 points
- vac8 points
- guv7 points
- veg7 points
- vav9 points
- avo6 points
- lev6 points
- vas6 points
- voe6 points
- vox13 points
- vaw9 points
- dev7 points
- vig7 points
- vug7 points
- ava6 points
- ave6 points
- lav6 points
- luv6 points
- tav6 points
- var6 points
- vau6 points
- vee6 points
- vis6 points
Quick facts
- Total words: 34
- By usage: 11 very common, 4 common, 19 rare
Highest scoring (classic tiles)
- vex 13
- vox 13
- ivy 9
- vav 9
- vaw 9
- vow 9
- vac 8
- vim 8
- dev 7
- guv 7
Most common
- van
- via
- vat
- vet
- vex
- ivy
- vow
- eve
- ova
- rev
Definitions
- van (noun)
- Any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts).
- vat (noun)
- A large open vessel for holding or storing liquids.
- vet (noun)
- A doctor who practices veterinary medicine.
- vex (verb)
- Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations.
Every word in this list has three letters and contain the letter V. We count 34 of them, with 15 in common use. The score shown on each chip uses classic tile values, so VEX at 13 points is the one to remember when a premium square is open. Words with their own page, such as VAN, link through to a full breakdown of the shorter words hidden inside them.
How to use this page
Begin with the search box if you are mid-game: your letters, plus question marks for blanks, produce the playable words instantly. Begin with the list if you are studying: the common words are at the top, the definitions section explains the most useful ones, and the quick facts show the top scorers.
Tips
Hooks are single letters added to the front or back of an existing word to make a new one, and they are the cheapest way to score in a crowded game. Look through the words on this page for ones that become a different valid word with one more letter, or that can be formed by extending a shorter word already on the board. Suffixes such as S, ED, ER and ING, and prefixes such as RE and UN, do most of the work. A hook lets you play a second word in parallel and collect both scores.
Questions
Which three-letter words containing V are the most common?
VAN, VIA and VAT are among the most familiar. The list is sorted with everyday words first, and the very common ones carry a small dot, so you can read the top of the page and skip the obscure entries at the bottom.
Can I search this list with my own letters?
Yes. Type your letters into the search box at the top of the page, using a question mark for a blank, and the tool will show only the three-letter words containing V you can actually spell from that rack, with scores.