5 Letter Words That Start With LIN

There are 23+ five letter words beginning with LIN in our English dictionary. Every five-letter LIN word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words starting with LIN.

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Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With LIN

lines 5
links 9
linux 12
lined 6
linac 7
linds 6
lindy 9
linen 5
liner 5
liney 8
linga 6
lingo 6

All 5-Letter Words Starting With LIN (19 words)

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How Common is LIN as a Start 5 Letter word?

There are 23 5-letter words starting with LIN in English. The average Scrabble score here is 7.1, with -S endings dominating (30% of them).

Total Words
23
Avg Scrabble Score
7.1
Most Common Ending (30%)
S

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5 Letter Words beginning with LIN are often very useful for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. Word Finder by WordTips gives you a list of words ordered by their word game points of your choice. You might also be interested in 5 Letter Words with LIN.

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Highest-Scoring 5-Letter LIN-Words in Scrabble

linky 12
linux 12
linch 10
lindy 9
links 9
lingy 9

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with LIN?

12 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with LIN is linky with a total of 12 points.

L 1
I 1
N 1
K 5
Y 4
noun 1. a hyperlink
adjective 1. containing a hyperlink or hyperlinks

FAQ 5 Letter Words That Start With LIN

  • How many 5 letter words starting with LIN are in the English dictionary?

    There are 23 5-letter words in the English dictionary that start with LIN. The average Scrabble score across them is 7.1.

  • Are there any rare 5 letter words starting with LIN worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 5-letter words like "linux", "lindy", "linty", "linac" start with LIN and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "linux" is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 5 letter words starting with LIN?

    Everyday 5-letter words starting with LIN include "lines", "links", "linux", "lined", "linac".