107 Words Starting With NEW
The prefix NEW appears in 107 words, from 3-letter words up to 14 letters. The biggest cluster is 9-letter words with 25 entries. Average word length: 8.8 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 NEW: NEWSMAGAZINES (28 pts), NEWSMAGAZINE (27 pts), NEWSPAPERWOMAN (26 pts), NEWSPAPERWOMEN (26 pts), NEWSWEEKLY (23 pts). The shortest is NEW (3 letters) and the longest is NEWFANGLEDNESS (14 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in A.
Notable words: NEWS — to report recent events [v].; NEWEL — a post supporting the handrail of a staircase [n].; NEWBIE — a new arrival such as on the Internet [n].; NEWBIES — a new arrival such as on the Internet [n]. Browse words starting with HAG for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with NEW?
NEWSMAGAZINES scores 28 points. Runner-up: NEWSMAGAZINE at 27 points. See words ending in ION for more high-value options.
How many words start with NEW?
Our dictionary has 107 words that start with NEW. They range from 3 to 14 letters, with 9-letter words being the most common (25).
What is the shortest word that starts with NEW?
NEW at just 3 letters. It means: of recent origin [adj, v] "a new beginning".