10 Words Starting With ENI
The prefix ENI appears in 10 words, from 6-letter words up to 13 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 8.2 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 ENI: ENIGMATICALLY (21 pts), ENIGMATICAL (16 pts), ENIGMATIC (14 pts), ENIGMATA (11 pts), ENIGMAS (10 pts). The shortest is ENIGMA (6 letters) and the longest is ENIGMATICALLY (13 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in N.
Notable words: ENIGMA — something that is difficult to understand [n].; ENIGMAS — something that is difficult to understand [n].; ENIGMATA — something that is difficult to understand [n].; ENIGMATIC — puzzling, mysterious [adj]. Browse words starting with WAX for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with ENI?
ENIGMATICALLY scores 21 points. Runner-up: ENIGMATICAL at 16 points. See words ending in VAT for more high-value options.
How many words start with ENI?
Our dictionary has 10 words that start with ENI. They range from 6 to 13 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that starts with ENI?
ENIGMA at just 6 letters. It means: something that is difficult to understand [n].