8-Letter Words Starting With ANIMAL
- 2 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
All 8-Letter Words Starting With ANIMAL 2 words
How common is ANIMAL at the start of eight-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 2 eight-letter words that start with ANIMAL. They average 12.5 points and the best is ANIMALLY (13 points).
- Total words
- 2
- Average Scrabble score
- 12.5
- out of 13 max
- Everyday words
- 0%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- C
- 50% of words
Most common last letters
- c 50%
- y 50%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with ANIMAL
a 1n 1i 1m 3a 1l 1l 1y 4
A 1 + N 1 + I 1 + M 3 + A 1 + L 1 + L 1 + Y 4 = 13 points
- Double word
- 26 pts
- Triple word
- 39 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
animally
Form of animal
- nouna living organism characterized by voluntary movement
- adjectivemarked by the appetites and passions of the body“animal instincts”
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How many eight-letter words that start with ANIMAL are there?
There are 2 eight-letter words that start with ANIMAL in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.
What is the highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with ANIMAL?
ANIMALLY is worth 13 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are ANIMALIC (12).
Which rare eight-letter words that start with ANIMAL score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include ANIMALLY (13), ANIMALIC (12). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.