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5-Letter Words Starting With NAI

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Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With NAI

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

All 5-Letter Words Starting With NAI 7 words

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

Our combined English word list has 7 five-letter words that start with NAI. They average 6.6 points and the best is NAIKS (9 points).

Total words
7
Average Scrabble score
6.6
out of 9 max
Everyday words
29%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
42.9% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 42.9%
  • a 14.3%
  • d 14.3%

Top vowel pairs

  • ai100%
  • ia14.3%

Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with NAI

n 1a 1i 1k 5s 1

N 1 + A 1 + I 1 + K 5 + S 1 = 9 points

Double word
18 pts
Triple word
27 pts

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

naiks

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

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5-Letter Words Starting With NAI FAQ

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

There are 7 five-letter words that start with NAI 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 NAI?

NAIKS is worth 9 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are NAIVE (8), NAIFS (8), NAIAD (6).

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

Everyday examples include NAIVE, NAILS, NAIAD. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

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

Uncommon but valid choices include NAIKS (9), NAIRU (5). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.