5-letter words starting with I

There are 118 5-letter words starting with I in our word list, and 28 of them are common English words such as IDEAL, INCUR, INKED, INTRO and ITCHY.

118words in total
28common words
IMMIXhighest scoring (16 points)
ICINGlongest common word (5 letters)

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Common 5-letter words starting with I

28 everyday words, highest-scoring first in each group. Tap a word to see its meaning and anagrams.

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5-letter words 28 words

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All 118 5-letter words starting with I

Includes 90 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words starting with I are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 118 5-letter words starting with I. 28 of them are common in everyday English. Official game dictionaries may have a few more or fewer.
What is the highest-scoring word?
With classic tile values, IMMIX scores 16 points, followed by INFIX (15). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.