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5-Letter Words Starting With NIR

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All 5-Letter Words Starting With NIR 2 words

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

Our combined English word list has 2 five-letter words that start with NIR. They average 6.5 points and the best is NIRLY (8 points).

Total words
2
Average Scrabble score
6.5
out of 8 max
Everyday words
0%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
50% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 50%
  • y 50%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with NIR

n 1i 1r 1l 1y 4

N 1 + I 1 + R 1 + L 1 + Y 4 = 8 points

Double word
16 pts
Triple word
24 pts

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

nirly

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 NIR FAQ

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

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

NIRLY is worth 8 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are NIRLS (5).

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

Uncommon but valid choices include NIRLY (8), NIRLS (5). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.