Words that start with PET

145 words begin with PET, and PETROCHEMISTRY scores the most at 26 points.

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14-letter words count:6

13-letter words count:7

12-letter words count:13

11-letter words count:15

10-letter words count:14

9-letter words count:23

8-letter words count:25

7-letter words count:23

6-letter words count:11

5-letter words count:6

4-letter words count:1

3-letter words count:1

The result set

145 words begin with PET. They are listed below, longest first.

Most of the answers cluster at 8 letters, where there are 25. Only 6 reach the full 14.

Scores and standouts

PETROCHEMISTRY at 26 points is the best Scrabble score available here. Words With Friends scores it differently and prefers PETROCHEMICALS at 29.

PETROCHEMISTRY, PETROCHEMICALS and PETROGRAPHICAL reach 14 letters — the ceiling for this query.

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What some of these mean

petrochemical
any compound obtained from petroleum or natural gas
petrification
the process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original s…
pettifoggery
a quarrel about petty points
petrifaction
a rock created by petrifaction
pettifogger
a disputant who quibbles

Common questions

How many words start with PET?
145, ranging from 3 to 14 letters.
What is the best scoring word that starts with PET?
PETROCHEMISTRY, worth 26 points in Scrabble.
What is the longest word that starts with PET?
PETROCHEMISTRY and PETROCHEMICALS, at 14 letters.