10-Letter Words

100 words

Ten-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

8

Words starting with B

2

Words starting with C

14

Words starting with D

9

Words starting with E

8

Words starting with F

3

Words starting with G

4

Words starting with H

1

Words starting with I

10

Words starting with J

1

Words starting with L

1

Words starting with M

3

Words starting with O

1

Words starting with P

13

Words starting with R

7

Words starting with S

5

Words starting with T

5

Words starting with U

4

Words starting with W

1

Pattern 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

Nouns
63%
Verbs
7%
Adjectives
27%
Adverbs
2%
Other
0%

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

RAZZMATAZZ

any exciting and complex play intended to confuse (dazzle) the opponent

48 pts
WHIZZINGLY
38 pts
SCHEMOZZLE

(Yiddish) a confused situation or affair; a mess

35 pts
BLIZZARDLY
34 pts
KOLKHOZNIK

a member of a kolkhoz

34 pts
PUZZLINGLY
34 pts
BELSHAZZAR

(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)

33 pts
DAZZLINGLY

in a manner or to a degree that dazzles the beholder

33 pts

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

ABSOLUTISM

the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government

ACTIVEWEAR

attire worn for sport or for casual wear

AEROBATICS

the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft

ALKALINITY

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

Words frequently used in crossword puzzles with common clues.