10-Letter Words
100 wordsTen-letter words hit a sweet spot in English vocabulary—long enough to carry nuance and precision, short enough to remain usable. This collection spans technical terms, everyday compounds, and rare finds that reward the curious reader.
Words starting with A
8Words starting with B
2Words starting with C
14Words starting with D
9Words starting with E
8Words starting with F
3Words starting with G
4Words starting with H
1Words starting with I
10Words starting with J
1Words starting with L
1Words starting with M
3Words starting with O
1Words starting with P
13Words starting with R
7Words starting with S
5Words starting with T
5Words starting with U
4Words starting with W
1Pattern Guide
Insights and recommendations for these words.
Ten letters gives you room to work with serious point potential while staying within most game boards.
Vocabulary & Language
Linguistic patterns and usage statistics
Many ten-letter words emerge from Latin and Greek roots paired with common suffixes like -tion, -ness, and -ment. The pattern frequently produces abstract nouns from simpler verbs—'conception' from 'conceive,' 'confession' from 'confess.' With nouns making up 61% of these words and an average of 3.5 syllables each, this length naturally gravitates toward formal and academic vocabulary.
Total Words
14,447
4.8% of dictionary
Top Scrabble
RAZZMATAZZ
48 points
Parts of Speech
Latin dominates the origins of ten-letter words, followed closely by Middle English and French. The etymology chain for 'compliment' reveals a typical journey: French borrowed from Italian, which borrowed from Spanish, which borrowed from Latin. This layered borrowing explains why so many ten-letter words feel simultaneously familiar and formal—they've been polished through centuries of linguistic exchange.
Word Games
High-value words for board games
Top 10-Letter Words
any exciting and complex play intended to confuse (dazzle) the opponent
(Yiddish) a confused situation or affair; a mess
a member of a kolkhoz
(Old Testament) Babylonian general and son of Nebuchadnezzar II; according to the Old Testament he was warned of his doom by divine handwriting on the wall that was interpreted by Daniel (6th century BC)
in a manner or to a degree that dazzles the beholder
Top 10-Letter Words
any exciting and complex play intended to confuse (dazzle) the opponent
confusion resulting from failure to understand
(Yiddish) a confused situation or affair; a mess
RAZZMATAZZ tops both Scrabble and WWF at 48 and 49 points respectively—a rare case where the games nearly agree. The real strategic differences emerge with Z-heavy words: since WWF values Z at 10 points versus Scrabble's 10, the gap shows elsewhere. BUCKJUMPER scores 37 in WWF thanks to the elevated values of J (10 vs 8) and K (5 vs 5), making it more valuable there than words like BLIZZARDLY. When playing WWF, prioritize J-containing words; in Scrabble, double down on Z combinations.
Hidden Gems
Rare but valid words to surprise opponents
the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government
attire worn for sport or for casual wear
the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft
pH values above 7
ABSOLUTISM means the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government. Beyond its historical and political relevance, it's built from common tiles that won't strand you with awkward letters. The word works in academic discussions and scores respectably in word games without requiring rare consonants.
Popular crossword answers
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