Words That Start With DESIG

Q: What is the highest-scoring word that starts with DESIG?

DESIGNINGLY is worth 17 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DESIGNATIVE (16), DESIGNEDLY (16), DESIGNATORY (16).

Q: What are some common words that start with DESIG?

Everyday examples include DESIGN , DESIGNER , DESIGNATE , DESIGNS , DESIGNING , DESIGNED , DESIGNERS , DESIGNATING . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

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All Words That Start With DESIG 26 words

How common is DESIG at the start of words?

Our combined English word list has 26 words that start with DESIG. Most are 10 letters long, they average 12.7 points, the best is DESIGNINGLY (17 points) and 34.6% end in S.

Total words: 26
Most common length: 10 letters; 8 words
Average Scrabble score: 12.7; out of 17 max
Longest word: DESIGNATIONS; 12 letters
Most common ending: S; 34.6% of words

Most common last letters

s 34.6%
e 15.4%
y 11.5%

Top vowel pairs

ee7.7%
io7.7%

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

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Highest-scoring word that starts with DESIG

d ₂e ₁s ₁i ₁g ₂n ₁i ₁n ₁g ₂l ₁y ₄

D 2 + E 1 + S 1 + I 1 + G 2 + N 1 + I 1 + N 1 + G 2 + L 1 + Y 4 = 17 points

Double word: 34 pts
Triple word: 51 pts

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

designingly

Form of designing

nounthe act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)“he contributed to the design of a new instrument”
adjectiveconcealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest“a selfish and designing nation obsessed with the dark schemes of European intrigue"- W.Churchill”

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How many words that start with DESIG are there?

There are 26 words that start with DESIG in our combined English word list. The most common length is 10 letters, with 8 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 DESIG?

DESIGNINGLY is worth 17 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DESIGNATIVE (16), DESIGNEDLY (16), DESIGNATORY (16).

What are some common words that start with DESIG?

Everyday examples include DESIGN, DESIGNER, DESIGNATE, DESIGNS, DESIGNING, DESIGNED, DESIGNERS, DESIGNATING. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word that starts with DESIG?

DESIGNATIONS has 12 letters.