11-Letter Words Starting With NE

Q: How many eleven-letter words that start with NE are there?

There are 180 eleven-letter words that start with NE in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

Q: What is the highest-scoring eleven-letter word that starts with NE?

NECKERCHIEF is worth 25 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are NEPHROTOXIC (25), NEPHROPATHY (24), NEPHRECTOMY (23).

Q: What are some common eleven-letter words that start with NE?

Everyday examples include NECESSARILY , NEGOTIATION , NEGLIGENTLY , NECKERCHIEF , NEWSLETTERS , NERVOUSNESS , NEGOTIATING , NECESSITATE . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: Which rare eleven-letter words that start with NE score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include NEPHROTOXIC (25), NECROTIZING (23), NEOPAGANIZE (23), NEPHROSCOPY (23). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.

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All 11-Letter Words Starting With NE 180 words

How common is NE at the start of eleven-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 180 eleven-letter words that start with NE. They average 16 points, the best is NECKERCHIEF (25 points) and 47.8% end in S.

Total words: 180
Average Scrabble score: 16; out of 25 max
Everyday words: 8%; common in ordinary English
Most common ending: S; 47.8% of words

Most common last letters

s 47.8%
e 7.2%
y 6.7%

Top vowel pairs

eu20.6%
eo13.3%
ia8.3%

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Highest-scoring eleven-letter word that starts with NE

n ₁e ₁c ₃k ₅e ₁r ₁c ₃h ₄i ₁e ₁f ₄

N 1 + E 1 + C 3 + K 5 + E 1 + R 1 + C 3 + H 4 + I 1 + E 1 + F 4 = 25 points

Double word: 50 pts
Triple word: 75 pts

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

neckerchief

nouna kerchief worn around the neck

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How many eleven-letter words that start with NE are there?

There are 180 eleven-letter words that start with NE 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 eleven-letter word that starts with NE?

NECKERCHIEF is worth 25 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are NEPHROTOXIC (25), NEPHROPATHY (24), NEPHRECTOMY (23).

What are some common eleven-letter words that start with NE?

Everyday examples include NECESSARILY, NEGOTIATION, NEGLIGENTLY, NECKERCHIEF, NEWSLETTERS, NERVOUSNESS, NEGOTIATING, NECESSITATE. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare eleven-letter words that start with NE score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include NEPHROTOXIC (25), NECROTIZING (23), NEOPAGANIZE (23), NEPHROSCOPY (23). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.