55 Words Starting With EARTH
The prefix EARTH appears in 55 words, from 5-letter words up to 14 letters. The biggest cluster is 9-letter words with 13 entries. Average word length: 9.5 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 EARTH: EARTHSHAKINGLY (28 pts), EARTHQUAKES (27 pts), EARTHQUAKE (26 pts), EARTHSHAKING (23 pts), EARTHSHAKERS (22 pts). The shortest is EARTH (5 letters) and the longest is EARTHSHAKINGLY (14 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in DANCE.
Notable words: EARTH — to cover with soil [v] "planet earth".; EARTHS — to cover with soil [v].; EARTHED — to cover with soil [v].; EARTHIER — consisting of earth [adj]. Browse words starting with REX for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with EARTH?
EARTHSHAKINGLY scores 28 points. Runner-up: EARTHQUAKES at 27 points. See words ending in EZ for more high-value options.
How many words start with EARTH?
Our dictionary has 55 words that start with EARTH. They range from 5 to 14 letters, with 9-letter words being the most common (13).
What is the shortest word that starts with EARTH?
EARTH at just 5 letters. It means: to cover with soil [v] "planet earth".