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8-Letter Words Starting With HOST

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Popular 8-Letter Words Starting With HOST

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 8-Letter Words Starting With HOST 8 words

How common is HOST at the start of eight-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 8 eight-letter words that start with HOST. They average 11.8 points and the best is HOSTELRY (14 points).

Total words
8
Average Scrabble score
11.8
out of 14 max
Everyday words
38%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
62.5% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 62.5%
  • d 12.5%
  • r 12.5%

Top vowel pairs

  • ie12.5%

Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with HOST

h 4o 1s 1t 1e 1l 1r 1y 4

H 4 + O 1 + S 1 + T 1 + E 1 + L 1 + R 1 + Y 4 = 14 points

Double word
28 pts
Triple word
42 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

hostelry

  1. nouna hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
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How many eight-letter words that start with HOST are there?

There are 8 eight-letter words that start with HOST 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 HOST?

HOSTELRY is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are HOSTAGES (12), HOSTELED (12), HOSTINGS (12).

What are some common eight-letter words that start with HOST?

Everyday examples include HOSTELRY, HOSTELER, HOSTAGES, HOSTILES, HOSTELED, HOSTLERS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare eight-letter words that start with HOST score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include HOSTINGS (12), HOSTRIES (11). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.