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4-Letter Words Starting With PER

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Popular 4-Letter Words Starting With PER

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

All 4-Letter Words Starting With PER 8 words

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

Our combined English word list has 8 four-letter words that start with PER. They average 7.4 points and the best is PERK (10 points).

Total words
8
Average Scrabble score
7.4
out of 10 max
Everyday words
25%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
E
12.5% of words

Most common last letters

  • e 12.5%
  • i 12.5%
  • k 12.5%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring four-letter word that starts with PER

p 3e 1r 1k 5

P 3 + E 1 + R 1 + K 5 = 10 points

Double word
20 pts
Triple word
30 pts

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

perk

  1. nounan incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)“a limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job”
  2. verbgain or regain energy“I picked up after a nap”
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How many four-letter words that start with PER are there?

There are 8 four-letter words that start with PER 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 PER?

PERK is worth 10 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are PERV (9), PERM (8), PERP (8).

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

Everyday examples include PERK, PERT, PERM. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

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

Uncommon but valid choices include PERV (9), PERP (8), PERE (6), PERN (6). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.