59 Words Starting With NIGHT
The prefix NIGHT appears in 59 words, from 5-letter words up to 13 letters. The biggest cluster is 10-letter words with 18 entries. Average word length: 9.8 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 NIGHT: NIGHTMARISHLY (25 pts), NIGHTCLUBBING (24 pts), NIGHTHAWKS (24 pts), NIGHTCLUBBED (23 pts), NIGHTCLUBBERS (23 pts). The shortest is NIGHT (5 letters) and the longest is NIGHTCLUBBERS (13 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in RE.
Notable words: NIGHT — the period from sunset to sunrise [n] "a quiet night".; NIGHTS — the period from sunset to sunrise [n].; NIGHTIE — a nightgown [n].; NIGHTCAP — a cap worn to bed; a drink taken last thing at night [n]. Browse words starting with QUO for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with NIGHT?
NIGHTMARISHLY scores 25 points. Runner-up: NIGHTCLUBBING at 24 points. See words ending in YAM for more high-value options.
How many words start with NIGHT?
Our dictionary has 59 words that start with NIGHT. They range from 5 to 13 letters, with 10-letter words being the most common (18).
What is the shortest word that starts with NIGHT?
NIGHT at just 5 letters. It means: the period from sunset to sunrise [n] "a quiet night".