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Five-Letter Words Starting With T

973 words

Explore our curated collection of 973 five-letter words that start with T. Notable entries include "taata" and "tabac" and "tabby". T is one of the most common opening consonants in English, appearing frequently in everyday vocabulary.

Updated June 2026

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Letter at

1–100 of 973

Word lists are curated for the Word Challenge game and may not include every word in a standard dictionary.

Tips for Using These Words

  • Wordle: Knowing T is first gives you a strong starting point. Try guesses with multiple vowels to quickly reveal the word's structure. There are 973 matching words.
  • Scrabble: Starting with T (1 point) gives you flexibility to build off existing tiles on the board. Aim for premium squares to boost your score.
  • Crosswords: Use the word list to find answers that fit your clue pattern. Words starting with T are common in crossword construction.

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Highest Scoring Words in Scrabble

Base tile values only — board multipliers not included.

RankWordScore
1tizzy26
2tazza23
3tazze23
4tanzy17
5tiwaz17
6tajik16
7thymy16
8topaz16
9tzaam16
10thrax15

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many five-letter words starting with T are there?
There are 973 five-letter words starting with the letter T in the Word Challenge word list — a moderately sized group for this word length. Examples include taata, tabac, tabby, tabel, taber.
How can I use five-letter words starting with T in Wordle?
When you've confirmed that T is in the first position of the Wordle answer, use this list to find valid guesses. Focus on words with common letters like E, A, R, S, and T to maximise your chances. Good starting guesses from this list include taata and tabac.
Are these five-letter words valid in Scrabble?
The 973 five-letter words starting with the letter T on this page come from the Word Challenge word list and are suitable for Scrabble, Wordle, and other word games. The letter T is worth 1 point in Scrabble. They can be played directly or used to extend existing words on the board.
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