English Word Statistics (TWL &CSW): Analysis Across Selected Dimensions
Discover the most comprehensive, interactive analysis of words in the English language. Our database is a unique combination of authoritative sources: the Tournament Word List (TWL) (for US/Canada) and Collins Scrabble Words (CSW) (for UK/Global). This gives you access to the broadest range of words, making this tool an indispensable aid for gamers, crossword solvers, linguists, and anyone working with the English language.
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Word statistics by first letter
This table shows how many English words of a specific length begin with each letter of the alphabet. It's the perfect tool when you know the beginning of a word and are looking for possible combinations. Click any number to see the full list of matching words.
Word statistics by last letter
Analyzing words by their last letter is key in games like Scrabble or Words With Friends when you want to "hook" a word onto one already on the board. This table shows the number of words of a given length ending in a specific letter.
Letter occurrence frequency in words
Wondering how many English words contain, for example, three "A"s or not a single "Z"? This table shows the exact number of words based on how many times a given letter appears in them. It's a powerful tool for linguistic analysis and solving complex anagrams.
Letter Frequency in the English Language
This summary shows how often individual letters appear in all English words in the dictionary. If we sum up all letters from all words, we can see what percentage each letter accounts for. Additionally, we show in how many different words each letter appears at least once.