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9-Letter Words Starting With ONSET

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All 9-Letter Words Starting With ONSET 2 words

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

Our combined English word list has 2 nine-letter words that start with ONSET. They average 9.5 points and the best is ONSETTING (10 points).

Total words
2
Average Scrabble score
9.5
out of 10 max
Everyday words
0%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
G
50% of words

Most common last letters

  • g 50%
  • s 50%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with ONSET

o 1n 1s 1e 1t 1t 1i 1n 1g 2

O 1 + N 1 + S 1 + E 1 + T 1 + T 1 + I 1 + N 1 + G 2 = 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).

onsetting

Form of onset

  1. nounthe beginning or early stages“the onset of pneumonia”
  2. noun(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)“the attack began at dawn”
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9-Letter Words Starting With ONSET FAQ

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

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

ONSETTING is worth 10 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are ONSETTERS (9).

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

Uncommon but valid choices include ONSETTING (10), ONSETTERS (9). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.