5-Letter Words Starting With DOWL
- 3 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
All 5-Letter Words Starting With DOWL 3 words
How common is DOWL at the start of five-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 3 five-letter words that start with DOWL. They average 10 points and the best is DOWLY (12 points).
- Total words
- 3
- Average Scrabble score
- 10
- out of 12 max
- Everyday words
- 0%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- E
- 33.3% of words
Most common last letters
- e 33.3%
- s 33.3%
- y 33.3%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with DOWL
d 2o 1w 4l 1y 4
D 2 + O 1 + W 4 + L 1 + Y 4 = 12 points
- Double word
- 24 pts
- Triple word
- 36 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
dowly
No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.
- Scrabble US
- Scrabble UK
- Words With Friends
Runners-up
Explore related word lists
5-letter words starting with…
Words starting with DOWL by length
Add a letter after DOWL
Each link adds one letter and keeps only combinations that have words.
Change the last letter of DOWL
Trending word lists
Five-letter lists built from the letters of yesterday's Wordle answer. The set changes every day.
How to use this word list
Playing words that start with DOWL
5-Letter Words Starting With DOWL by the numbers
5-Letter Words Starting With DOWL FAQ
How many five-letter words that start with DOWL are there?
There are 3 five-letter words that start with DOWL 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 DOWL?
DOWLY is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DOWLE (9), DOWLS (9).
Which rare five-letter words that start with DOWL score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include DOWLY (12), DOWLE (9), DOWLS (9). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.