9-Letter Words Starting With HOST
- 9 words
- All English dictionaries
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Popular 9-Letter Words Starting With HOST
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 9-Letter Words Starting With HOST 9 words
How common is HOST at the start of nine-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 9 nine-letter words that start with HOST. They average 13 points and the best is HOSTILITY (15 points).
- Total words
- 9
- Average Scrabble score
- 13
- out of 15 max
- Everyday words
- 44%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- D
- 22.2% of words
Most common last letters
- d 22.2%
- s 22.2%
- y 22.2%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with HOST
h 4o 1s 1t 1i 1l 1i 1t 1y 4
H 4 + O 1 + S 1 + T 1 + I 1 + L 1 + I 1 + T 1 + Y 4 = 15 points
- Double word
- 30 pts
- Triple word
- 45 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
hostility
- nouna hostile (very unfriendly) disposition“he could not conceal his hostility”
- nouna state of deep-seated ill-will
- nounthe feeling of a hostile person“he could no longer contain his hostility”
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How many nine-letter words that start with HOST are there?
There are 9 nine-letter words that start with HOST 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 HOST?
HOSTILITY is worth 15 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are HOSTILELY (15), HOSTELING (13), HOSTESSED (13).
What are some common nine-letter words that start with HOST?
Everyday examples include HOSTILITY, HOSTILELY, HOSTELING, HOSTESSED, HOSTESSES, HOSTELERS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare nine-letter words that start with HOST score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include HOSTELLED (13), HOSTELLER (12), HOSTLESSE (12). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.