Starting With DIST
6 words · highest scoring is distance at 11 points
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About 8 Letter Words Starting With DIST
There are 6 eight letter words starting with DIST in our dictionary. The highest scoring is distance at 11 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 6 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DISTANCE, DISTRACT, DISTRICT 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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8 Letter Words Starting With DIST at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With DIST
- distance11
- distinct11
- distract11
- district11
- distress9
- distrust9
Common 8 Letter Words Starting With DIST
- distance11
- distinct11
- distract11
- distress9
- district11
- distrust9
8 Letter Words Starting With DIST by Last Letter
8 Letter Words Starting With DIST Defined
- distanceNoun · 11 points
- the length of the space between two points
- distinctAdjective · 11 points
- recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type
- distractVerb · 11 points
- prevent (someone) from concentrating on something
- distressNoun · 9 points
- extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
- districtNoun · 11 points
- an area of a country or city, especially one characterized by a particular feature or activity
- distrustNoun · 9 points
- the feeling that someone or something cannot be relied upon
8 Letter Words Starting With DIST: Questions
How many eight letter words starting with DIST are there?
There are 6 eight letter words starting with DIST in our dictionary, and 6 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with DIST?
DISTANCE is the highest scoring option at 11 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words starting with DIST?
DISTANCE, DISTRACT, DISTRICT are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with DIST. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words starting with DIST 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.