4-Letter Words Starting With CAL
- 7 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 4-Letter Words Starting With CAL
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 4-Letter Words Starting With CAL 7 words
How common is CAL at the start of four-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 7 four-letter words that start with CAL. They average 8.6 points and the best is CALX (13 points).
- Total words
- 7
- Average Scrabble score
- 8.6
- out of 13 max
- Everyday words
- 43%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- F
- 14.3% of words
Most common last letters
- f 14.3%
- k 14.3%
- l 14.3%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring four-letter word that starts with CAL
c 3a 1l 1x 8
C 3 + A 1 + L 1 + X 8 = 13 points
- Double word
- 26 pts
- Triple word
- 39 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
calx
- nouna white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
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How many four-letter words that start with CAL are there?
There are 7 four-letter words that start with CAL 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 four-letter word that starts with CAL?
CALX is worth 13 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are CALK (10), CALF (9), CALM (8).
What are some common four-letter words that start with CAL?
Everyday examples include CALL, CALM, CALF. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare four-letter words that start with CAL score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include CALK (10), CALP (8), CALO (6). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.