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Words That Start With DELAY

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Popular Words That Start With DELAY

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

All Words That Start With DELAY 10 words

How common is DELAY at the start of words?

Our combined English word list has 10 words that start with DELAY. Most are 7 letters long, they average 13.1 points, the best is DELAYINGLY (18 points) and 30% end in S.

Total words
10
Most common length
7 letters
2 words
Average Scrabble score
13.1
out of 18 max
Longest word
DELAYERINGS
11 letters
Most common ending
S
30% of words

Words by length

Most common last letters

  • s 30%
  • g 20%
  • y 20%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring word that starts with DELAY

d 2e 1l 1a 1y 4i 1n 1g 2l 1y 4

D 2 + E 1 + L 1 + A 1 + Y 4 + I 1 + N 1 + G 2 + L 1 + Y 4 = 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).

delayingly

No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.

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Words That Start With DELAY FAQ

How many words that start with DELAY are there?

There are 10 words that start with DELAY in our combined English word list. The most common length is 7 letters, with 2 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring word that starts with DELAY?

DELAYINGLY is worth 18 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DELAYERINGS (16), DELAYABLE (15), DELAYERING (15).

What are some common words that start with DELAY?

Everyday examples include DELAY, DELAYING, DELAYED, DELAYS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word that starts with DELAY?

DELAYERINGS has 11 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, DELAYING (8 letters) is the longest common one.