6 Letter Words That Start With NEC

There are 3+ six letter words beginning with NEC in our English dictionary. Every six-letter NEC 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 NEC.

Popular 6-Letter Words Starting With NEC

necked 13
necker 12
nectar 8

All 6-Letter Words Starting With NEC (3 words)

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How Common is NEC as a Start 6 Letter word?

There are 3 6-letter words starting with NEC in English. The average Scrabble score here is 11, with -R endings dominating (67% of them).

Total Words
3
Avg Scrabble Score
11.0
Most Common Ending (67%)
R

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6 Letter Words beginning with NEC 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 6 Letter Words with NEC.

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Highest-Scoring 6-Letter NEC-Words in Scrabble

necked 13
necker 12
nectar 8

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

13 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with NEC is necked with a total of 13 points.

N 1
E 1
C 3
K 5
E 1
D 2
verb 1. swallow (something, especially a drink)
Synonyms:
swallowgulp downquaffswillguzzlesup
verb 2. (of two people) kiss and caress amorously
Synonyms:
kisscaresspet
verb 3. form a narrowed part at a particular point when subjected to tension

FAQ 6 Letter Words That Start With NEC

  • How many 6 letter words starting with NEC are in the English dictionary?

    There are 3 6-letter words in the English dictionary that start with NEC. The average Scrabble score across them is 11.

  • Are there any rare 6 letter words starting with NEC worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 6-letter words like "nectar", "necker", "necked" start with NEC and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "necked" is worth 13 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 6 letter words starting with NEC?

    Everyday 6-letter words starting with NEC include "necked", "necker", "nectar".