29 Words Starting With DRIVE
The prefix DRIVE appears in 29 words, from 5-letter words up to 14 letters. The biggest cluster is 9-letter words with 7 entries. Average word length: 9.0 letters.
D words frequently describe direction and action — drive, draw, dig, drop. The prefix dis- alone generates hundreds of entries.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with DRIVE: DRIVEABILITY (21 pts), DRIVESHAFTS (21 pts), DRIVEABILITIES (20 pts), DRIVESHAFT (20 pts), DRIVEWAYS (19 pts). The shortest is DRIVE (5 letters) and the longest is DRIVEABILITIES (14 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in ZER.
Notable words: DRIVE — to urge or convey forward [v] "drive safely".; DRIVEL — to let saliva flow from the mouth [v].; DRIVELS — to let saliva flow from the mouth [v].; DRIVELED — to let saliva flow from the mouth [v]. Browse words starting with SWAR for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with DRIVE?
DRIVEABILITY scores 21 points. Runner-up: DRIVESHAFTS at 21 points. See words ending in ROE for more high-value options.
How many words start with DRIVE?
Our dictionary has 29 words that start with DRIVE. They range from 5 to 14 letters, with 9-letter words being the most common (7).
What is the shortest word that starts with DRIVE?
DRIVE at just 5 letters. It means: to urge or convey forward [v] "drive safely".