3 Letter Words Containing ET
There are 17 3-letter English words that contain ET, from BET to YET. Top Scrabble® scorers on this list: JET (10), VET (6), FET (6). This is a small pattern — under 20 words in ENABLE — so we exclude it from our sitemap but keep the page for players who reach it directly. The list is ordered alphabetically; use the filter box below to jump to a specific starting letter.
Word list
Top 10 highest-scoring words
Scored on letters only (no board bonuses). WWF uses different tile values from Scrabble — J, Q and Z are worth 10 points in WWF; X is worth 8.
| # | Word | Scrabble | WWF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | jet | 10 | 12 |
| 2 | vet | 6 | 7 |
| 3 | fet | 6 | 6 |
| 4 | wet | 6 | 6 |
| 5 | eth | 6 | 5 |
| 6 | het | 6 | 5 |
| 7 | yet | 6 | 5 |
| 8 | bet | 5 | 6 |
| 9 | met | 5 | 6 |
| 10 | pet | 5 | 6 |
FAQs
How many 3-letter words contain ET?
17 valid 3-letter English words contain the letters ET in the ENABLE English word list.
Are these valid in Wordle and Scrabble?
Words on this page come from the ENABLE English word list. UK Scrabble (Collins Scrabble Words) accepts the overwhelming majority; a handful may not be legal in the North American NASPA Word List (NWL2023).