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5-Letter Words Starting With DIR

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Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With DIR

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

All 5-Letter Words Starting With DIR 8 words

How common is DIR at the start of five-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 8 five-letter words that start with DIR. They average 7.8 points and the best is DIRKS (10 points).

Total words
8
Average Scrabble score
7.8
out of 10 max
Everyday words
38%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
37.5% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 37.5%
  • e 25%
  • m 12.5%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with DIR

d 2i 1r 1k 5s 1

D 2 + I 1 + R 1 + K 5 + S 1 = 10 points

Double word
20 pts
Triple word
30 pts

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

dirks

Form of dirk

  1. nouna relatively long dagger with a straight blade
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How many five-letter words that start with DIR are there?

There are 8 five-letter words that start with DIR 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 five-letter word that starts with DIR?

DIRKS is worth 10 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DIRKE (10), DIRTY (9), DIRAM (8).

What are some common five-letter words that start with DIR?

Everyday examples include DIRTY, DIRER, DIRGE, DIRKS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare five-letter words that start with DIR score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include DIRKE (10), DIRAM (8), DIRLS (6), DIRTS (6). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.