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9-Letter Words Starting With PAREN

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Popular 9-Letter Words Starting With PAREN

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 9-Letter Words Starting With PAREN 4 words

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

Our combined English word list has 4 nine-letter words that start with PAREN. They average 11.5 points and the best is PARENTAGE (12 points).

Total words
4
Average Scrabble score
11.5
out of 12 max
Everyday words
50%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
50% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 50%
  • e 25%
  • g 25%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with PAREN

p 3a 1r 1e 1n 1t 1a 1g 2e 1

P 3 + A 1 + R 1 + E 1 + N 1 + T 1 + A 1 + G 2 + E 1 = 12 points

Double word
24 pts
Triple word
36 pts

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

parentage

  1. nounthe state of being a parent“to everyone's surprise, parenthood reformed the man”
  2. nounthe kinship relation of an offspring to the parents
  3. nounthe descendants of one individual“his entire lineage has been warriors”
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How many nine-letter words that start with PAREN are there?

There are 4 nine-letter words that start with PAREN 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 PAREN?

PARENTAGE is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are PARENTING (12), PARENESES (11), PARENESIS (11).

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

Uncommon but valid choices include PARENESES (11), PARENESIS (11). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.