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5-Letter Words Starting With MIS

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Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With MIS

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

All 5-Letter Words Starting With MIS 10 words

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

Our combined English word list has 10 five-letter words that start with MIS. They average 8.3 points, the best is MISCH (12 points) and 30% end in S.

Total words
10
Average Scrabble score
8.3
out of 12 max
Everyday words
30%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
30% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 30%
  • o 20%
  • y 20%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with MIS

m 3i 1s 1c 3h 4

M 3 + I 1 + S 1 + C 3 + H 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).

misch

No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.

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

There are 10 five-letter words that start with MIS 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 MIS?

MISCH is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are MISTY (10), MISSY (10), MISDO (8).

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

Everyday examples include MISTY, MISTS, MISER, MISDO. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

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

Uncommon but valid choices include MISCH (12), MISGO (8), MISES (7), MISOS (7). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.