Words Starting With
Browse all words by their starting letter. Click any letter below to explore words for Scrabble, Words With Friends & more.
Browse Words by Starting Letter
Click on any letter to explore all words that start with that letter:
How to Find Words by Prefix
Finding words that start with specific letters is easy with our prefix search tool.
- Click a letter above – Browse words starting with A, B, C, and beyond
- Use the search form – Enter letters in the "Starts" filter for custom prefix searches
- Combine with other filters – Add length, ending, or dictionary constraints
Popular Word Prefixes
Understanding common prefixes can dramatically expand your vocabulary and word game scores:
UN- (Not/Opposite)
Unhappy, unable, undo, unlock, unusual, unknown, unfair, unlikely
RE- (Again/Back)
Return, repeat, review, rebuild, refresh, rewrite, restore, replay
PRE- (Before)
Preview, prepare, predict, prevent, prefix, premature, preserve
MIS- (Wrong/Bad)
Mistake, mislead, misplace, misunderstand, misbehave, misspell
DIS- (Not/Opposite)
Disagree, disappear, disconnect, discover, disable, dislike
IM-/IN- (Not)
Impossible, impatient, invisible, incorrect, incomplete, informal
Uses for Prefix Search
Crossword Puzzles
When you know the first few letters of a crossword answer, prefix search narrows down possibilities instantly.
Scrabble Strategy
Extend words on the board by adding prefixes like UN-, RE-, or PRE- for extra points.
Vocabulary Building
Learn word families by exploring words with common prefixes to expand your vocabulary.
Creative Writing
Find the perfect word starting with a specific letter for alliteration or poetic effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a word prefix?
A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. For example, "un-" added to "happy" creates "unhappy" (not happy).
How many words start with each letter?
The number varies greatly by letter. Common starting letters like S, C, P, and M have thousands of words, while X, Z, and Q have far fewer.
Can I search for multi-letter prefixes?
Yes! Use the "Starts" filter in our search form to find words beginning with any combination of letters, like "PRE", "ANTI", or "SUPER".