Starting With DIR
2 words · highest scoring is dirty at 9 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With DIR
There are 2 five letter words starting with DIR in our dictionary. The highest scoring is dirty at 9 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 2 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DIRGE, DIRTY among them.
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5 Letter Words Starting With DIR at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With DIR
- dirty9
- dirge7
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With DIR
- dirge7
- dirty9
5 Letter Words Starting With DIR by Last Letter
5 Letter Words Starting With DIR Defined
- dirgeNoun · 7 points
- a lament for the dead, especially one forming part of a funeral rite
- dirtyAdjective · 9 points
- covered or marked with an unclean substance
5 Letter Words Starting With DIR: Questions
How many five letter words starting with DIR are there?
There are 2 five letter words starting with DIR in our dictionary, and 2 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with DIR?
DIRTY is the highest scoring option at 9 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with DIR?
DIRGE, DIRTY are among the most familiar five letter words starting with DIR. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with DIR valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.