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4 Letter Words That Start With PLA

There are 4+ four letter words beginning with PLA in our English dictionary. Every four-letter PLA 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 PLA.

Popular 4-Letter Words Starting With PLA

play 9
plan 6
plap 8
plat 6

All 4-Letter Words Starting With PLA (3 words)

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How Common is PLA as a Start 4 Letter word?

There are 4 4-letter words starting with PLA in English. The average Scrabble score here is 7.3, with -N endings dominating (25% of them).

Total Words
4
Avg Scrabble Score
7.3
Most Common Ending (25%)
N

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4 Letter Words beginning with PLA 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 4 Letter Words with PLA.

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Highest-Scoring 4-Letter PLA-Words in Scrabble

play 9
plap 8
plat 6
plan 6

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

9 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with PLA is play with a total of 9 points.

P 3
L 1
A 1
Y 4
verb 1. engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose
Synonyms:
amuse oneselfentertain oneselfenjoy oneselfhave funhave a good timerelaxrestbe at leisureoccupy oneselfdivert oneselfplay gamesfrolicfriskgambolrompcavortcaper
verb 2. take part in (a sport)
Synonyms:
take part inparticipate inengage inbe involved injoin incompete indo
verb 3. be cooperative
Synonyms:
cooperatecollaborateplay alongplay the gamego along with the planshow willingbe willinghelplend a handassistbe of assistancecontributereciprocaterespond
verb 4. represent (a character) in a theatrical performance or a film
Synonyms:
act the part ofplay the part ofacttake the role ofenactrepresentperformappear asportraydepictimpersonatepretend to beexecuterenderinterpret
verb 5. perform on (a musical instrument)
verb 6. move lightly and quickly, so as to appear and disappear; flicker
Synonyms:
move lightlydanceflitdartripplelicktouch
verb 7. allow (a fish) to exhaust itself pulling against a line before reeling it in
noun 1. activity engaged in for enjoyment and recreation, especially by children
Synonyms:
amusemententertainmentrelaxationrecreationenjoymentpleasurediversiondistractionleisurefungamesfun and games
noun 2. the conducting of a sporting match
noun 3. a fictional work with dialogue to be performed by actors in the theatre or on television or radio
Synonyms:
dramastage playstage showtheatrical worktheatrical pieceradio playtelevision playteleplayscreenplaycomedytragedyfarcesketch
noun 4. the space in or through which a mechanism can or does move
Synonyms:
movementfreedom of movementfree motionslackgive
noun 5. light and constantly changing movement

FAQ 4 Letter Words That Start With PLA

  • How many 4 letter words starting with PLA are in the English dictionary?

    There are 4 4-letter words in the English dictionary that start with PLA. The average Scrabble score across them is 7.3.

  • Are there any rare 4 letter words starting with PLA worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 4-letter words like "plat", "plap", "play", "plan" start with PLA and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "play" is worth 9 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 4 letter words starting with PLA?

    Everyday 4-letter words starting with PLA include "play", "plan", "plap", "plat".