START
/stɑːt/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of START
The beginning of an activity.
"The movie was entertaining from start to finish."
A sudden involuntary movement.
"He woke with a start."
The beginning point of a race, a board game, etc.
"Captured pieces are returned to the start of the board."
To begin, commence, initiate.
To begin an activity.
"The rain started at 9:00."
To have its origin (at), begin.
"The blue line starts one foot away from the wall."
A tail, or anything projecting like a tail.
A handle, especially that of a plough.
Examples of START in a Sentence
- "The movie was entertaining from start to finish."
- "He woke with a start."
- "Captured pieces are returned to the start of the board."
- "The rain started at 9:00."
Word Details
Is START a Scrabble Word?
Yes, START is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: START uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for START
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | a | r | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in START
28 words from the letters in START
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use START in Word Games
START is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, START is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble START to find 28 additional valid words.