8-Letter Words Starting With KERNEL
- 2 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
All 8-Letter Words Starting With KERNEL 2 words
How common is KERNEL at the start of eight-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 2 eight-letter words that start with KERNEL. They average 14 points and the best is KERNELLY (15 points).
- Total words
- 2
- Average Scrabble score
- 14
- out of 15 max
- Everyday words
- 0%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- D
- 50% of words
Most common last letters
- d 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 KERNEL
k 5e 1r 1n 1e 1l 1l 1y 4
K 5 + E 1 + R 1 + N 1 + E 1 + L 1 + L 1 + Y 4 = 15 points
- Double word
- 30 pts
- Triple word
- 45 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
kernelly
Form of kernel
- nounthe inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone“black walnut kernels are difficult to get out of the shell”
- nouna single whole grain of a cereal“a kernel of corn”
- nounthe choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience“the gist of the prosecutor's argument”
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8-Letter Words Starting With KERNEL FAQ
How many eight-letter words that start with KERNEL are there?
There are 2 eight-letter words that start with KERNEL 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 KERNEL?
KERNELLY is worth 15 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are KERNELED (13).
Which rare eight-letter words that start with KERNEL score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include KERNELLY (15), KERNELED (13). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.