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5-Letter Words Starting With LINU

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All 5-Letter Words Starting With LINU 2 words

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

Our combined English word list has 2 five-letter words that start with LINU. They average 9.5 points and the best is LINUX (12 points).

Total words
2
Average Scrabble score
9.5
out of 12 max
Everyday words
0%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
M
50% of words

Most common last letters

  • m 50%
  • x 50%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with LINU

l 1i 1n 1u 1x 8

L 1 + I 1 + N 1 + U 1 + X 8 = 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).

linux

  1. nounan open-source version of the UNIX operating system
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5-Letter Words Starting With LINU FAQ

How many five-letter words that start with LINU are there?

There are 2 five-letter words that start with LINU 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 LINU?

LINUX is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are LINUM (7).

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

Uncommon but valid choices include LINUX (12), LINUM (7). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.