With NEW
4 words · highest scoring is knew at 11 points
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About 4 Letter Words With NEW
There are 4 four letter words containing NEW in our dictionary. The highest scoring is knew at 11 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 4 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ANEW, KNEW, NEWS among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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4 Letter Words With NEW at a Glance
Highest Scoring 4 Letter Words With NEW
- knew11
- anew7
- news7
- newt7
Common 4 Letter Words With NEW
- anew7
- knew11
- news7
- newt7
4 Letter Words With NEW Defined
- anewAdverb · 7 points
- in a new or different and typically more positive way
- knewVerb · 11 points
- be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
- newsNoun · 7 points
- newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events
- newtNoun · 7 points
- a small slender-bodied amphibian with lungs and a well-developed tail, typically spending its adult life on land and returning to water to breed
4 Letter Words With NEW: Questions
How many four letter words containing NEW are there?
There are 4 four letter words containing NEW in our dictionary, and 4 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among four letter words containing NEW?
KNEW is the highest scoring option at 11 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common four letter words containing NEW?
ANEW, KNEW, NEWS are among the most familiar four letter words containing NEW. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these four letter words containing NEW valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.