Starting With FER
3 words · highest scoring is ferry at 11 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With FER
There are 3 five letter words starting with FER in our dictionary. The highest scoring is ferry at 11 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 3 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — FERAL, FERNS, FERRY among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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5 Letter Words Starting With FER at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With FER
- ferry11
- feral8
- ferns8
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With FER
- feral8
- ferns8
- ferry11
5 Letter Words Starting With FER by Last Letter
5 Letter Words Starting With FER Defined
- feralAdjective · 8 points
- (especially of an animal) in a wild state, especially after escape from captivity or domestication
- fernsNoun · 8 points
- a flowerless plant which has feathery or leafy fronds and reproduces by spores released from the undersides of the fronds. Ferns have a vascular system for the transport of water and nutrients
- ferryNoun · 11 points
- a boat or ship for conveying passengers and goods, especially over a relatively short distance and as a regular service
5 Letter Words Starting With FER: Questions
How many five letter words starting with FER are there?
There are 3 five letter words starting with FER in our dictionary, and 3 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with FER?
FERRY is the highest scoring option at 11 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with FER?
FERAL, FERNS, FERRY are among the most familiar five letter words starting with FER. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with FER 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.