36 Words Starting With EMO
The prefix EMO appears in 36 words, from 5-letter words up to 15 letters. The biggest cluster is 9-letter words with 6 entries. Average word length: 9.9 letters.
Despite being the most common letter overall, E is a surprisingly rare starter. Most E-words are Latin-derived: educate, eliminate, evolve.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with EMO: EMOTIONALIZING (26 pts), EMOTIONALIZED (25 pts), EMOTIONALIZES (24 pts), EMOTIONALIZE (23 pts), EMOTIONALISTIC (18 pts). The shortest is EMOTE (5 letters) and the longest is EMOTIONLESSNESS (15 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in SIR.
Notable words: EMOTE — to show exaggerated emotion [v].; EMODIN — a compound obtained from rhubarb, cascara, and some other plants and having cathartic properties [n].; EMODINS — a compound obtained from rhubarb, cascara, and some other plants and having cathartic properties [n].; EMOTICON — in computing, an icon used in an email to express feeling [n]. Browse words starting with J for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with EMO?
EMOTIONALIZING scores 26 points. Runner-up: EMOTIONALIZED at 25 points. See words ending in MOW for more high-value options.
How many words start with EMO?
Our dictionary has 36 words that start with EMO. They range from 5 to 15 letters, with 9-letter words being the most common (6).
What is the shortest word that starts with EMO?
EMOTE at just 5 letters. It means: to show exaggerated emotion [v].