Starting With VIR

2 words · highest scoring is viral at 8 points

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About 5 Letter Words Starting With VIR

There are 2 five letter words starting with VIR in our dictionary. The highest scoring is viral at 8 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 2 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fillVIRAL, VIRUS 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 VIR at a Glance

Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With VIR

  • viral8
  • virus8

Common 5 Letter Words Starting With VIR

  • viral8
  • virus8

5 Letter Words Starting With VIR by Last Letter

5 Letter Words Starting With VIR Defined

viralAdjective · 8 points
of the nature of, caused by, or relating to a virus or viruses
virusNoun · 8 points
an infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen by light microscopy, and is able to multiply only within the living cells of a host

5 Letter Words Starting With VIR: Questions

How many five letter words starting with VIR are there?

There are 2 five letter words starting with VIR 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 VIR?

VIRAL is the highest scoring option at 8 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common five letter words starting with VIR?

VIRAL, VIRUS are among the most familiar five letter words starting with VIR. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these five letter words starting with VIR 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.