Play START Strategically

23 valid words • Unscramble START for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for START

Best Short Plays
ARTS (4pt)RATS (4pt)STAR (4pt)STAT (4pt)TARS (4pt)TART (4pt)TATS (4pt)TSAR (4pt)
High-Value Long Plays
No long words available
Scores
Scrabble: 5 pts
WWF: 5 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 23 Words

5-letter 2 words Best: START (5pt)

START5ptTARTS5pt

4-letter 8 words Best: ARTS (4pt)

ARTS4ptRATS4ptSTAR4ptSTAT4ptTARS4ptTART4ptTATS4ptTSAR4pt

3-letter 9 words Best: ARS (3pt)

ARS3ptART3ptATT3ptRAS3ptRAT3ptSAT3ptTAR3ptTAS3ptTAT3pt

2-letter 4 words Best: AR (2pt)

AR2ptAS2ptAT2ptTA2pt

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About the Word START

  • Letters: 5
  • Scrabble score: 5 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 5 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 23

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play START in Scrabble?
Play START directly for 5 points, or use its letters to form 23 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for START between Scrabble and WWF?
START scores 5 pts in Scrabble and 5 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from START?
ARTS (4 pts) is a strong short play from START.

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