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4-Letter Words Starting With IR

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Popular 4-Letter Words Starting With IR

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

All 4-Letter Words Starting With IR 6 words

How common is IR at the start of four-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 6 four-letter words that start with IR. They average 5 points and the best is IRKS (8 points).

Total words
6
Average Scrabble score
5
out of 8 max
Everyday words
50%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
50% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 50%
  • d 33.3%
  • n 16.7%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring four-letter word that starts with IR

i 1r 1k 5s 1

I 1 + R 1 + K 5 + S 1 = 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).

irks

Form of irk

  1. verbirritate or vex“It galls me that we lost the suit”
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How many four-letter words that start with IR are there?

There are 6 four-letter words that start with IR 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 IR?

IRKS is worth 8 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are IRED (5), IRID (5), IRON (4).

What are some common four-letter words that start with IR?

Everyday examples include IRON, IRIS, IRKS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare four-letter words that start with IR score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include IRED (5), IRID (5), IRES (4). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.