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9-Letter Words Starting With KERNEL

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All 9-Letter Words Starting With KERNEL 2 words

How common is KERNEL at the start of nine-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 2 nine-letter words that start with KERNEL. They average 14 points and the best is KERNELING (14 points).

Total words
2
Average Scrabble score
14
out of 14 max
Everyday words
0%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
D
50% of words

Most common last letters

  • d 50%
  • g 50%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with KERNEL

k 5e 1r 1n 1e 1l 1i 1n 1g 2

K 5 + E 1 + R 1 + N 1 + E 1 + L 1 + I 1 + N 1 + G 2 = 14 points

Double word
28 pts
Triple word
42 pts

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

kerneling

Form of kernel

  1. nounthe inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone“black walnut kernels are difficult to get out of the shell”
  2. nouna single whole grain of a cereal“a kernel of corn”
  3. nounthe choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience“the gist of the prosecutor's argument”
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9-Letter Words Starting With KERNEL FAQ

How many nine-letter words that start with KERNEL are there?

There are 2 nine-letter words that start with KERNEL 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 KERNEL?

KERNELING is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are KERNELLED (14).

Which rare nine-letter words that start with KERNEL score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include KERNELING (14), KERNELLED (14). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.