12-Letter Words Starting With WAIS
- 2 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
All 12-Letter Words Starting With WAIS 2 words
How common is WAIS at the start of twelve-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 2 twelve-letter words that start with WAIS. They average 17.5 points and the best is WAISTCOATING (18 points).
- Total words
- 2
- Average Scrabble score
- 17.5
- out of 18 max
- Everyday words
- 0%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- G
- 50% of words
Most common last letters
- g 50%
- r 50%
Top vowel pairs
- ai100%
- oa100%
- ee50%
Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring twelve-letter word that starts with WAIS
w 4a 1i 1s 1t 1c 3o 1a 1t 1i 1n 1g 2
W 4 + A 1 + I 1 + S 1 + T 1 + C 3 + O 1 + A 1 + T 1 + I 1 + N 1 + G 2 = 18 points
- Double word
- 36 pts
- Triple word
- 54 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
waistcoating
Form of waistcoat
- nouna man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
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12-Letter Words Starting With WAIS FAQ
How many twelve-letter words that start with WAIS are there?
There are 2 twelve-letter words that start with WAIS 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 twelve-letter word that starts with WAIS?
WAISTCOATING is worth 18 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are WAISTCOATEER (17).
Which rare twelve-letter words that start with WAIS score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include WAISTCOATING (18), WAISTCOATEER (17). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.