Words That Start With FLAT

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

There are 100 words that start with FLAT in our combined English word list. The most common length is 8 letters, with 35 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 FLAT?

FLATBACKS is worth 20 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are FLATPACKS (20), FLATFISHES (19), FLATTERINGLY (19).

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

Everyday examples include FLAT , FLATTERY , FLATTEST , FLATNESS , FLATTER , FLATLY , FLATTEN , FLATTERER . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

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

FLATTERINGLY has 12 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, FLATTENING (10 letters) is the longest common one.

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How common is FLAT at the start of words?

Our combined English word list has 100 words that start with FLAT. Most are 8 letters long, they average 13.9 points, the best is FLATBACKS (20 points) and 43% end in S.

Total words: 100
Most common length: 8 letters; 35 words
Average Scrabble score: 13.9; out of 20 max
Longest word: FLATTERINGLY; 12 letters
Most common ending: S; 43% of words

Most common last letters

s 43%
d 9%
e 9%

Top vowel pairs

ea4%
ie4%
oo4%

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

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Highest-scoring word that starts with FLAT

f ₄l ₁a ₁t ₁b ₃a ₁c ₃k ₅s ₁

F 4 + L 1 + A 1 + T 1 + B 3 + A 1 + C 3 + K 5 + S 1 = 20 points

Double word: 40 pts
Triple word: 60 pts

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

flatbacks

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 FLAT are there?

There are 100 words that start with FLAT in our combined English word list. The most common length is 8 letters, with 35 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 FLAT?

FLATBACKS is worth 20 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are FLATPACKS (20), FLATFISHES (19), FLATTERINGLY (19).

What are some common words that start with FLAT?

Everyday examples include FLAT, FLATTERY, FLATTEST, FLATNESS, FLATTER, FLATLY, FLATTEN, FLATTERER. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word that starts with FLAT?

FLATTERINGLY has 12 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, FLATTENING (10 letters) is the longest common one.

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6-Letter Words Starting With FLAT 3

7-Letter Words Starting With FLAT 9

8-Letter Words Starting With FLAT 35

9-Letter Words Starting With FLAT 24

10-Letter Words Starting With FLAT 18

11-Letter Words Starting With FLAT 6

12-Letter Words Starting With FLAT 3