Words That Start With DIST

Q: How many words that start with DIST are there?

There are 250 words that start with DIST in our combined English word list. The most common length is 10 letters, with 47 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

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

DISTINGUISHABILITY is worth 28 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DISTHRONIZING (27), DISTINGUISHABILITIES (27), DISTHRONIZED (26).

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

Everyday examples include DISTINCT , DISTURB , DISTANCE , DISTRIBUTION , DISTINGUISH , DISTINCTION , DISTINCTLY , DISTRIBUTE . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: What is the longest word that starts with DIST?

DISTINGUISHABILITIES has 20 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, DISTINGUISHABLE (15 letters) is the longest common one.

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16-Letter Words Starting With DIST 3

17-Letter Words Starting With DIST 5

18-Letter Words Starting With DIST 1

20-Letter Words Starting With DIST 1

How common is DIST at the start of words?

Our combined English word list has 250 words that start with DIST. Most are 10 letters long, they average 14.6 points, the best is DISTINGUISHABILITY (28 points) and 37.2% end in S.

Total words: 250
Most common length: 10 letters; 47 words
Average Scrabble score: 14.6; out of 28 max
Longest word: DISTINGUISHABILITIES; 20 letters
Most common ending: S; 37.2% of words

Most common last letters

s 37.2%
e 14%
y 9.6%

Top vowel pairs

ai9.2%
io6.4%
ui4.4%

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Highest-scoring word that starts with DIST

d ₂i ₁s ₁t ₁i ₁n ₁g ₂u ₁i ₁s ₁h ₄a ₁b ₃i ₁l ₁i ₁t ₁y ₄

D 2 + I 1 + S 1 + T 1 + I 1 + N 1 + G 2 + U 1 + I 1 + S 1 + H 4 + A 1 + B 3 + I 1 + L 1 + I 1 + T 1 + Y 4 = 28 points

Double word: 56 pts
Triple word: 84 pts

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

distinguishability

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

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How many words that start with DIST are there?

There are 250 words that start with DIST in our combined English word list. The most common length is 10 letters, with 47 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 DIST?

DISTINGUISHABILITY is worth 28 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DISTHRONIZING (27), DISTINGUISHABILITIES (27), DISTHRONIZED (26).

What are some common words that start with DIST?

Everyday examples include DISTINCT, DISTURB, DISTANCE, DISTRIBUTION, DISTINGUISH, DISTINCTION, DISTINCTLY, DISTRIBUTE. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word that starts with DIST?

DISTINGUISHABILITIES has 20 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, DISTINGUISHABLE (15 letters) is the longest common one.