101 Words Starting With ENG
The prefix ENG appears in 101 words, from 3-letter words up to 12 letters. The biggest cluster is 9-letter words with 24 entries. Average word length: 8.6 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 ENG: ENGRAFTMENTS (18 pts), ENGRAFTMENT (17 pts), ENGROSSINGLY (17 pts), ENGULFMENTS (17 pts), ENGAGINGLY (16 pts). The shortest is ENG (3 letters) and the longest is ENGARLANDING (12 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in TOW.
Notable words: ENGS — a phonetic symbol representing the sound 'ng' [n].; ENGAGE — to employ [v].; ENGAGED — to employ [v].; ENGAGERS — one who engages [n]. Browse words starting with VIM for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with ENG?
ENGRAFTMENTS scores 18 points. Runner-up: ENGRAFTMENT at 17 points. See words ending in AX for more high-value options.
How many words start with ENG?
Our dictionary has 101 words that start with ENG. They range from 3 to 12 letters, with 9-letter words being the most common (24).
What is the shortest word that starts with ENG?
ENG at just 3 letters. It means: a phonetic symbol representing the sound 'ng' [n].