Words that start with BAN

205 words begin with BAN, and BANJAXING scores the most at 26 points.

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13-letter words count:3

12-letter words count:3

11-letter words count:11

10-letter words count:24

9-letter words count:38

8-letter words count:48

7-letter words count:37

6-letter words count:23

5-letter words count:11

4-letter words count:6

3-letter words count:1

The result set

205 words begin with BAN. They are listed below, longest first.

Most of the answers cluster at 8 letters, where there are 48. Only 3 reach the full 13.

Scores and standouts

BANJAXING at 26 points is the best Scrabble score available here. It tops both tables: 32 in Words With Friends as well.

BANTAMWEIGHTS, BANKABILITIES and BANDERILLEROS reach 13 letters — the ceiling for this query.

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What some of these mean

bantamweight
weighs 115-126 pounds
banderillero
the bullfighter who implants decorated darts (banderillas) into the neck or shoulders of the bull during a bull fight
banteringly
in a bantering fashion
bankruptcy
a state of complete lack of some abstract property
banqueting
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)

Common questions

How many words start with BAN?
205, ranging from 3 to 13 letters.
What is the best scoring word that starts with BAN?
BANJAXING, worth 26 points in Scrabble.
What is the longest word that starts with BAN?
BANTAMWEIGHTS and BANKABILITIES, at 13 letters.