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Q: What's the difference between a prefix and starting letters?

A prefix is a meaningful word part that changes the meaning (like UN- meaning "not"). Starting letters are simply the first letters of any word. Our tool finds both.

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Our prefix finder searches through 280,000+ words to find every word that starts with your specified letters. Whether you need words beginning with "UN" for a crossword or "QU" words for Scrabble, we've got you covered.

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Common English Prefixes & Their Meanings

Understanding prefixes helps you decode unfamiliar words and expand your vocabulary:

UN-

Not, opposite of

unhappy, unknown, undo, unfair

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RE-

Again, back

return, redo, review, rebuild

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PRE-

Before

prepare, preview, predict, prevent

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DIS-

Not, opposite, apart

disagree, disappear, disable, dislike

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MIS-

Wrongly, badly

mistake, misunderstand, mislead

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OVER-

Excessive, above

overflow, overlook, overcome

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ANTI-

Against, opposite

antivirus, antisocial, antifreeze

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SUB-

Under, below

subway, submarine, subtract

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More Useful Prefixes

INTER- (between): international, interact, interview

TRANS- (across): transport, transfer, transform

SUPER- (above): superhero, supernatural, supermarket

SEMI- (half): semicircle, semifinal, semiconductor

AUTO- (self): automatic, automobile, autobiography

MULTI- (many): multiply, multimedia, multicultural

BI- (two): bicycle, bilingual, biweekly

TRI- (three): triangle, tricycle, trilogy

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use the prefix finder?

Simply enter the starting letters you're looking for. For example, type "UN" to find all words starting with UN (unhappy, unknown, etc.), or "QU" to find words like queen, quest, quiet.

What's the difference between a prefix and starting letters?

A prefix is a meaningful word part that changes the meaning (like UN- meaning "not"). Starting letters are simply the first letters of any word. Our tool finds both — words with meaningful prefixes and words that just happen to start with your letters.

How can this help with Scrabble?

When you see a word on the board, you can add letters to the front to make a new word. Search for words starting with those letters to find valid plays. For example, if "PLAY" is on the board, search "REPLAY" or "DISPLAY".

Can I search for single letters?

Yes! Enter any single letter (A-Z) to browse all words starting with that letter. This is great for exploring vocabulary or finding alliterative words for creative writing.