96 Words Starting With NEO
The prefix NEO appears in 96 words, from 4-letter words up to 15 letters. The biggest cluster is 9-letter words with 20 entries. Average word length: 10.2 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 NEO: NEOORTHODOXY (26 pts), NEOORTHODOXIES (25 pts), NEOCONSERVATIVE (23 pts), NEOCONSERVATISM (22 pts), NEOLOGIZING (22 pts). The shortest is NEON (4 letters) and the longest is NEOCOLONIALISMS (15 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in GRY.
Notable words: NEON — a gaseous element [n].; NEONS — a gaseous element [n].; NEOCON — (short for) a neoconservative [n].; NEOCONS — (short for) a neoconservative [n]. Browse words starting with E for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with NEO?
NEOORTHODOXY scores 26 points. Runner-up: NEOORTHODOXIES at 25 points. See words ending in HET for more high-value options.
How many words start with NEO?
Our dictionary has 96 words that start with NEO. They range from 4 to 15 letters, with 9-letter words being the most common (20).
What is the shortest word that starts with NEO?
NEON at just 4 letters. It means: a gaseous element [n].