9-Letter Words Starting With HERP
- 2 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
All 9-Letter Words Starting With HERP 2 words
How common is HERP at the start of nine-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 2 nine-letter words that start with HERP. They average 15.5 points and the best is HERPETICS (16 points).
- Total words
- 2
- Average Scrabble score
- 15.5
- out of 16 max
- Everyday words
- 0%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- D
- 50% of words
Most common last letters
- d 50%
- s 50%
Top vowel pairs
- oi50%
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 nine-letter word that starts with HERP
h 4e 1r 1p 3e 1t 1i 1c 3s 1
H 4 + E 1 + R 1 + P 3 + E 1 + T 1 + I 1 + C 3 + S 1 = 16 points
- Double word
- 32 pts
- Triple word
- 48 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
herpetics
No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.
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9-Letter Words Starting With HERP FAQ
How many nine-letter words that start with HERP are there?
There are 2 nine-letter words that start with HERP 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 nine-letter word that starts with HERP?
HERPETICS is worth 16 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are HERPETOID (15).
Which rare nine-letter words that start with HERP score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include HERPETICS (16), HERPETOID (15). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.