93 Words Starting With NEC
The prefix NEC appears in 93 words, from 4-letter words up to 15 letters. The biggest cluster is 9-letter words with 19 entries. Average word length: 9.9 letters.
N words revolve around negation (no, not, never, none), nature (night, north, nest), and newness. The prefix non- alone multiplies the count significantly.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with NEC: NECKERCHIEVES (27 pts), NECKERCHIEFS (26 pts), NECKERCHIEF (25 pts), NECROMANTICALLY (24 pts), NECROTIZING (23 pts). The shortest is NECK (4 letters) and the longest is NECESSITOUSNESS (15 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in PIN.
Notable words: NECK — to kiss and caress in lovemaking [v].; NECKS — to kiss and caress in lovemaking [v].; NECKED — to kiss and caress in lovemaking [v].; NECKERS — a person who indulges in amorous fondling with another [n]. Browse words starting with WELL for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with NEC?
NECKERCHIEVES scores 27 points. Runner-up: NECKERCHIEFS at 26 points. See words ending in BEND for more high-value options.
How many words start with NEC?
Our dictionary has 93 words that start with NEC. They range from 4 to 15 letters, with 9-letter words being the most common (19).
What is the shortest word that starts with NEC?
NECK at just 4 letters. It means: to kiss and caress in lovemaking [v].