9-Letter Words Starting With PAR

Q: How many nine-letter words that start with PAR are there?

There are 202 nine-letter words that start with PAR in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

Q: What is the highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with PAR?

PARALYZED is worth 24 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are PAROXYSMS (23), PARQUETRY (23), PARALYZER (23).

Q: What are some common nine-letter words that start with PAR?

Everyday examples include PARTIALLY , PARAGRAPH , PARAMETER , PAROCHIAL , PARTITION , PARALYTIC , PARALYSIS , PARENTAGE . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: Which rare nine-letter words that start with PAR score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include PARALYZED (24), PARALYZER (23), PARALYZES (23), PARAFFINY (20). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.

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All 9-Letter Words Starting With PAR 202 words

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

Our combined English word list has 202 nine-letter words that start with PAR. They average 14.7 points, the best is PARALYZED (24 points) and 44.6% end in S.

Total words: 202
Average Scrabble score: 14.7; out of 24 max
Everyday words: 14%; common in ordinary English
Most common ending: S; 44.6% of words

Most common last letters

s 44.6%
e 11.9%
c 6.9%

Top vowel pairs

ia7.9%
oi4.5%
ue3.5%

Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.

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Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with PAR

p ₃a ₁r ₁a ₁l ₁y ₄z ₁₀e ₁d ₂

P 3 + A 1 + R 1 + A 1 + L 1 + Y 4 + Z 10 + E 1 + D 2 = 24 points

Double word: 48 pts
Triple word: 72 pts

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

paralyzed

adjectiveaffected with paralysis

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

There are 202 nine-letter words that start with PAR 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 PAR?

PARALYZED is worth 24 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are PAROXYSMS (23), PARQUETRY (23), PARALYZER (23).

What are some common nine-letter words that start with PAR?

Everyday examples include PARTIALLY, PARAGRAPH, PARAMETER, PAROCHIAL, PARTITION, PARALYTIC, PARALYSIS, PARENTAGE. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

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

Uncommon but valid choices include PARALYZED (24), PARALYZER (23), PARALYZES (23), PARAFFINY (20). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.