Starting With DORM

5 words · highest scoring is dormancy at 16 points

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About 8 Letter Words Starting With DORM

There are 5 eight letter words starting with DORM in our dictionary. The highest scoring is dormancy at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.

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8 Letter Words Starting With DORM at a Glance

8 Letter Words Starting With DORM Defined

dormancyNoun · 16 points
the state of having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; deep sleep
dormouseNoun · 11 points
an agile mouse-like rodent with a hairy or bushy tail, found in Africa and Eurasia. Some kinds are noted for spending long periods in hibernation

8 Letter Words Starting With DORM: Questions

How many eight letter words starting with DORM are there?

There are 5 eight letter words starting with DORM in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.

What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with DORM?

DORMANCY is the highest scoring option at 16 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common eight letter words starting with DORM?

DORMANCY, DORMANTS, DORMIENT are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with DORM. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these eight letter words starting with DORM 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.