Words That Start With ILE

There are over 13 words that begin with ILE in English. From 4-letter words to 11-letter entries, find ILE-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends. You can also see five letter words starting with ILE.

13 Common Words Starting with ILE

Most Common Length
5
(4 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
8.6
(out of 14)
Most Common Ending
s
(54%)

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

14 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with ILE is ileostomy with a total of 14 points.

I 1
L 1
E 1
O 1
S 1
T 1
O 1
M 3
Y 4
noun 1. a surgical operation in which a damaged part is removed from the ileum and the cut end diverted to an artificial opening in the abdominal wall

Words that begin with ILE are commonly used for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. You can also find a list of all words that end in ILE and words with ILE. Try our five letter words starting with ILE page if you’re playing Wordle-like games or use the New York Times Wordle Solver for finding the NYT Wordle daily answer.

FAQ Words That Start With ILE

  • How many words starting with ILE are in the English dictionary?

    There are 13 words in the English dictionary that start with ILE, and most of them are 5 letters long (4 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with ILE?

    The longest word starting with ILE is "ileostomies" at 11 letters long.

  • Are there any rare words starting with ILE worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon words like "ilex", "ileostomy", "ilexes", "ileum" start with ILE and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "ileostomy" is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with ILE?

    Most words starting with ILE are 5 letters long, including everyday words like "ileac", "ileal", "ileum", "ileus".