Words That Start With NEF

There are over 8 words that begin with NEF in English. From 3-letter words to 15-letter entries, find NEF-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends.

8 Common Words Starting with NEF

Most Common Length
9
(2 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
12.3
(out of 18)
Most Common Ending
s
(63%)

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

18 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with NEF is nefariousnesses with a total of 18 points.

N 1
E 1
F 4
A 1
R 1
I 1
O 1
U 1
S 1
N 1
E 1
S 1
S 1
E 1
S 1

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

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

    There are 8 words in the English dictionary that start with NEF, and most of them are 9 letters long (2 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with NEF?

    The longest word starting with NEF is "nefariousnesses" at 15 letters long.

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

    Yes. Uncommon words like "nefariously", "nefariousnesses", "nefast", "nefariousness" start with NEF and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "nefariousnesses" is worth 18 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with NEF?

    Most words starting with NEF are 9 letters long, including everyday words like "nefandous", "nefarious".