Words That Start With IRE

There are over 18 words that begin with IRE in English. From 3-letter words to 12-letter entries, find IRE-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends.

18 Common Words Starting with IRE

Most Common Length
8
(3 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
10.3
(out of 15)
Most Common Ending
s
(44%)

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

15 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with IRE is irenically with a total of 15 points.

I 1
R 1
E 1
N 1
I 1
C 3
A 1
L 1
L 1
Y 4

Words that begin with IRE 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 IRE and words with IRE. Try our five letter words starting with IRE 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 IRE

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

    There are 18 words in the English dictionary that start with IRE, and most of them are 8 letters long (3 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with IRE?

    The longest word starting with IRE is "irefulnesses" at 12 letters long.

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

    Yes. Uncommon words like "irenically", "irefully", "irenicism", "irenology" start with IRE and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "irenically" is worth 15 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with IRE?

    Most words starting with IRE are 8 letters long, including everyday words like "irefully", "irenical", "irenicon".