71 Words Starting With NUM
The prefix NUM appears in 71 words, from 4-letter words up to 14 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 14 entries. Average word length: 9.0 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 NUM: NUMISMATICALLY (23 pts), NUMCHUCKS (22 pts), NUMCHUCK (21 pts), NUMBFISHES (20 pts), NUMBFISH (18 pts). The shortest is NUMB (4 letters) and the longest is NUMEROUSNESSES (14 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in XA.
Notable words: NUMB — lacking feeling [adj, v].; NUMBS — to deprive of feeling [v].; NUMBAT — a small Australian marsupial that feeds on termites [n].; NUMBATS — a small Australian marsupial that feeds on termites [n]. Browse words starting with MOR for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with NUM?
NUMISMATICALLY scores 23 points. Runner-up: NUMCHUCKS at 22 points. See words ending in K for more high-value options.
How many words start with NUM?
Our dictionary has 71 words that start with NUM. They range from 4 to 14 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (14).
What is the shortest word that starts with NUM?
NUMB at just 4 letters. It means: lacking feeling [adj, v].