Words That Start With LIM

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

There are 193 words that start with LIM in our combined English word list. The most common length is 8 letters, with 33 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 LIM?

LIMNOLOGICALLY is worth 22 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are LIMACIFORM (19), LIMELIGHTING (19), LIMITABLENESSES (19).

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

Everyday examples include LIMIT , LIMB , LIMITATION , LIMITED , LIMITS , LIMITING , LIMERICK , LIME . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

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

LIMITABLENESSES has 15 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, LIMITATIONS (11 letters) is the longest common one.

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How common is LIM at the start of words?

Our combined English word list has 193 words that start with LIM. Most are 8 letters long, they average 12.1 points, the best is LIMNOLOGICALLY (22 points) and 44% end in S.

Total words: 193
Most common length: 8 letters; 33 words
Average Scrabble score: 12.1; out of 22 max
Longest word: LIMITABLENESSES; 15 letters
Most common ending: S; 44% of words

Most common last letters

s 44%
y 8.8%
e 7.3%

Top vowel pairs

ie4.7%
ou4.1%
io2.6%

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

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Highest-scoring word that starts with LIM

l ₁i ₁m ₃n ₁o ₁l ₁o ₁g ₂i ₁c ₃a ₁l ₁l ₁y ₄

L 1 + I 1 + M 3 + N 1 + O 1 + L 1 + O 1 + G 2 + I 1 + C 3 + A 1 + L 1 + L 1 + Y 4 = 22 points

Double word: 44 pts
Triple word: 66 pts

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

limnologically

adverbwith regard to or concerning limnology

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How many words that start with LIM are there?

There are 193 words that start with LIM in our combined English word list. The most common length is 8 letters, with 33 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 LIM?

LIMNOLOGICALLY is worth 22 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are LIMACIFORM (19), LIMELIGHTING (19), LIMITABLENESSES (19).

What are some common words that start with LIM?

Everyday examples include LIMIT, LIMB, LIMITATION, LIMITED, LIMITS, LIMITING, LIMERICK, LIME. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word that starts with LIM?

LIMITABLENESSES has 15 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, LIMITATIONS (11 letters) is the longest common one.