5 letter words ending with t
Welcome to the world of five-letter wonders ending in 'T'! Dive into a delightful collection of words that finish with a perfect T. Whether you're conquering word games or expanding your vocabulary, this list will give your language skills a fantastic boost. Let’s get started and have some wordy fun!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| right | 9 | make right or correct | - |
| about | 7 | used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction | wandering about with no place to go |
| first | 8 | the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate) | - |
| great | 6 | in an advanced stage of pregnancy | was great with child |
| night | 9 | the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside | - |
| might | 11 | physical strength | - |
| start | 5 | get off the ground | Who started this company? |
| heart | 8 | the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body | he stood still, his heart thumping wildly |
| fight | 12 | be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight | Siblings are always fighting |
| least | 5 | used to form the superlative | The garter snake is the least dangerous snake |
| point | 7 | be oriented | The weather vane points North |
| front | 8 | the side that is forward or prominent | - |
| light | 9 | the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light | - |
| trust | 5 | complete confidence in a person or plan etc | the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust |
| shoot | 8 | make a film or photograph of something | shoot a movie |
| quiet | 14 | (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves | the quiet waters of a lagoon |
| sweet | 8 | not containing or composed of salt water | - |
| fault | 8 | a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention | I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults |
| idiot | 6 | a person of subnormal intelligence | - |
| short | 8 | of insufficient quantity to meet a need | money is short |
| eight | 9 | one of four playing cards in a deck with eight pips on the face | - |
| meant | 7 | - | - |
| court | 7 | Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947) | - |
| count | 7 | put into a group | The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members |
| smart | 7 | improperly forward or bold | - |
| visit | 8 | come to see in an official or professional capacity | The governor visited the prison |
| spent | 7 | drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted | - |
| upset | 7 | having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom | the upset pitcher of milk |
| treat | 5 | provide with choice or abundant food or drink | Don't worry about the expensive wine--I'm treating |
| doubt | 8 | uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something | - |
| agent | 6 | the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause | - |
| worst | 8 | defeat thoroughly | - |
| apart | 7 | placed or kept separate and distinct as for a purpose | had a feeling of being set apart |
| tight | 9 | very drunk | - |
| ghost | 9 | haunt like a ghost; pursue | - |
| built | 7 | (used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness | the built liquid detergents |
| shirt | 8 | a garment worn on the upper half of the body | - |
| admit | 8 | allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of | admit someone to the profession |
| exist | 12 | support oneself | he could barely exist on such a low wage |
| sight | 9 | the ability to see; the visual faculty | - |
| slept | 7 | - | - |
| split | 7 | having been divided; having the unity destroyed | a split group |
| guest | 6 | a visitor to whom hospitality is extended | - |
| paint | 7 | a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating | artists use `paint' and `pigment' interchangeably |
| chest | 10 | the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen | - |
| plant | 7 | (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion | - |
| ought | 9 | - | - |
| event | 8 | a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | he acted very wise after the event |
| saint | 5 | declare (a dead person) to be a saint | - |
| giant | 6 | a person of exceptional importance and reputation | - |
| beast | 7 | a cruelly rapacious person | - |
| toast | 5 | a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event | - |
| fruit | 8 | an amount of a product | - |
| coast | 7 | the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it | the children lined up for a coast down the snowy slope |
| shout | 8 | utter a sudden loud cry | - |
| cheat | 10 | weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat | - |
| pilot | 7 | something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies | - |
| grant | 6 | 18th President of the United States; commander of the Union armies in the American Civil War (1822-1885) | - |
| shift | 11 | lay aside, abandon, or leave for another | - |
| exact | 14 | claim as due or just | - |
| joint | 12 | marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking | - |
| sweat | 8 | excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin | Exercise makes one sweat |
| adult | 6 | designed to arouse lust | adult movies |
| alert | 5 | condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action | bombers were put on alert during the crisis |
| sport | 7 | someone who engages in sports | - |
| limit | 7 | the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity | - |
| blast | 7 | hit hard | - |
| 7 | reproduce by printing | - | |
| habit | 10 | an established custom | it was their habit to dine at 7 every evening |
| burnt | 7 | ruined by overcooking | she served us underdone bacon and burnt biscuits |
| guilt | 6 | remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense | - |
| robot | 7 | a mechanism that can move automatically | - |
| skirt | 9 | avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | she skirted the problem |
| mount | 7 | a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill | - |
| react | 7 | show a response or a reaction to something | - |
| feast | 8 | an elaborate party (often outdoors) | - |
| burst | 7 | force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up | - |
| twist | 8 | twist suddenly so as to sprain | The wrestler twisted his shoulder |
| sheet | 8 | paper used for writing or printing | - |
| scout | 7 | a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | - |
| greet | 6 | express greetings upon meeting someone | - |
| scent | 7 | any property detected by the olfactory system | - |
| faint | 8 | weak and likely to lose consciousness | suddenly felt faint from the pain |
| fleet | 8 | moving very fast | fleet of foot |
| vault | 8 | jump across or leap over (an obstacle) | - |
| roast | 5 | subject to laughter or ridicule | His former students roasted the professor at his 60th birthday |
| theft | 11 | the act of taking something from someone unlawfully | - |
| wrist | 8 | a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones | - |
| float | 8 | an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy | - |
| adopt | 8 | put into dramatic form | adopt a book for a screenplay |
| stunt | 5 | a creature (especially a whale) that has been prevented from attaining full growth | - |
| dealt | 6 | - | - |
| waist | 8 | the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips | - |
| quest | 14 | the act of searching for something | a quest for diamonds |
| vomit | 10 | the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth | - |
| draft | 9 | a large and hurried swallow | - |
| shaft | 11 | an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect | she threw shafts of sarcasm |
| chart | 10 | represent by means of a graph | chart the data |
| drift | 9 | live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely | My son drifted around for years in California before going to law school |
| orbit | 7 | the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another | he plotted the orbit of the moon |
| flirt | 8 | talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions | My husband never flirts with other women |
| wheat | 11 | grains of common wheat; sometimes cooked whole or cracked as cereal; usually ground into flour | - |
| craft | 10 | shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception | - |
| await | 8 | look forward to the probable occurrence of | - |
| adapt | 8 | adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions | - |
| abort | 7 | cease development, die, and be aborted | an aborting fetus |
| swept | 10 | possessing sweep | the sleek swept wings of the plane |
| comet | 9 | (astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit | - |
| yacht | 13 | an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing | - |
| blunt | 7 | make numb or insensitive | - |
| crust | 7 | the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties | - |
| boost | 7 | an increase in cost | - |
| merit | 7 | any admirable quality or attribute | work of great merit |
| frost | 8 | ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside) | - |
| squat | 14 | having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground | - |
| flint | 8 | a river in western Georgia that flows generally south to join the Chattahoochee River at the Florida border where they form the Apalachicola River | - |
| haunt | 8 | haunt like a ghost; pursue | Fear of illness haunts her |
| shalt | 8 | - | - |
| midst | 8 | the location of something surrounded by other things | in the midst of the crowd |
| debut | 8 | the act of beginning something new | they looked forward to the debut of their new product line |
| brent | 7 | small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward | - |
| asset | 5 | a useful or valuable quality | - |
| swift | 11 | moving very fast | a swift current |
| depot | 8 | a depository for goods | - |
| chant | 10 | recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm | The rabbi chanted a prayer |
| tempt | 9 | induce into action by using one's charm | - |
| trout | 5 | any of various game and food fishes of cool fresh waters mostly smaller than typical salmons | - |
| grunt | 6 | the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs | - |
| heist | 8 | commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling | - |
| scoot | 7 | run or move very quickly or hastily | - |
| input | 7 | signal going into an electronic system | - |
| elect | 7 | an exclusive group of people | one of the elect who have power inside the government |
| moist | 7 | slightly wet | a moist breeze |
| valet | 8 | a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer | - |
| legit | 6 | - | - |
| reset | 5 | adjust again after an initial failure | - |
| donut | 6 | a small ring-shaped friedcake | - |
| cadet | 8 | a military trainee (as at a military academy) | - |
| unfit | 8 | physically unsound or diseased | - |
| horst | 8 | a ridge of the earth's crust that has been forced upward between two faults and so is higher than the surrounding land | - |
| tarot | 5 | any of a set of (usually 78) cards that include 22 cards representing virtues and vices and death and fortune etc.; used for playing card games and for divination by fortunetellers | - |
| snort | 5 | inhale recreational drugs | The addict was snorting cocaine almost every day |
| hoist | 8 | raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help | hoist the bicycle onto the roof of the car |
| smelt | 7 | extract (metals) by heating | - |
| boast | 7 | speaking of yourself in superlatives | - |
| crest | 7 | lie at the top of | - |
| audit | 6 | examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification | audit accounts and tax returns |
| trait | 5 | a distinguishing feature of your personal nature | - |
| clint | 7 | - | - |
| croft | 10 | a small farm worked by a crofter | - |
| snout | 5 | beaklike projection of the anterior part of the head of certain insects such as e.g. weevils | - |
| crypt | 12 | a cellar or vault or underground burial chamber (especially beneath a church) | - |
| erect | 7 | cause to rise up | - |
| digit | 7 | one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration | 0 and 1 are digits |
| abbot | 9 | the superior of an abbey of monks | - |
| strut | 5 | a proud stiff pompous gait | - |
| spilt | 7 | - | - |
| quilt | 14 | bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together | - |
| britt | 7 | the young of a herring or sprat or similar fish | - |
| kraut | 9 | offensive term for a person of German descent | - |
| petit | 7 | - | - |
| erupt | 7 | erupt or intensify suddenly | Unrest erupted in the country |
| joust | 12 | a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances | - |
| yeast | 8 | a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells; used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey | - |
| exert | 12 | have and exercise | - |
| tract | 7 | a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain | - |
| graft | 9 | place the organ of a donor into the body of a recipient | - |
| leapt | 7 | - | - |
| crept | 9 | - | - |
| evict | 10 | expel from one's property or force to move out by a legal process | The landlord evicted the tenants after they had not paid the rent for four months |
| eject | 14 | put out or expel from a place | - |
| filet | 8 | cut into filets | filet the fish |
| kaput | 11 | destroyed or killed | - |
| pivot | 10 | turn on a pivot | - |
| slant | 5 | a biased way of looking at or presenting something | - |
| spout | 7 | talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner | - |
| tweet | 8 | make a weak, chirping sound | the small bird was tweeting in the tree |
| bigot | 8 | a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own | - |
| angst | 6 | an acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety; usually reserved for philosophical anxiety about the world or about personal freedom | - |
| plait | 7 | any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape | - |
| taunt | 5 | aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing | - |
| covet | 10 | wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person) | She covets her sister's house |
| beret | 7 | a cap with no brim or bill; made of soft cloth | - |
| stout | 5 | having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships | stout seamen |
| enact | 7 | order by virtue of superior authority; decree | the legislature enacted this law in 1985 |
| dixit | 13 | - | - |
| roost | 5 | sit, as on a branch | - |
| splat | 7 | a single splash | he heard a splat as it hit the floor |
| onset | 5 | (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) | - |
| carat | 7 | the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold | - |
| clout | 7 | a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood | - |
| avert | 8 | prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening | avert a strike |
| manet | 7 | French painter whose work influenced the impressionists (1832-1883) | - |
| evert | 8 | United States tennis player who won women's singles titles in the United States and at Wimbledon (born in 1954) | - |
| pinot | 7 | any of several purple or white wine grapes used especially for Burgundies and champagnes | - |
| beaut | 7 | an outstanding example of its kind | his roses were beauties |
| knelt | 9 | - | - |
| aught | 9 | a quantity of no importance | it was all for naught |
| spurt | 7 | the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid) | - |
| blurt | 7 | utter impulsively | He blurted out the secret |
| quart | 14 | a United States dry unit equal to 2 pints or 67.2 cubic inches | - |
| inept | 7 | revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse | an inept remark |
| debit | 8 | an accounting entry acknowledging sums that are owing | - |
| taint | 5 | the state of being contaminated | - |
| gloat | 6 | dwell on with satisfaction | - |
| cleft | 10 | having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib | - |
| beget | 8 | make (offspring) by reproduction | - |
| skeet | 9 | the sport of shooting at clay pigeons that are hurled upward in such a way as to simulate the flight of a bird | - |
| stint | 5 | supply sparingly and with restricted quantities | stint with the allowance |
| edict | 8 | a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) | - |
| hurst | 8 | - | - |
| bidet | 8 | a basin for washing genitals and anal area | - |
| afoot | 8 | currently in progress | there is mischief afoot |
| skint | 9 | lacking funds | `skint' is a British slang term |
| spelt | 7 | hardy wheat grown mostly in Europe for livestock feed | - |
| inert | 5 | slow and apathetic | she was fat and inert |
| duvet | 9 | a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider | - |
| brunt | 7 | main force of a blow etc | bore the brunt of the attack |
| quint | 14 | one of five children born at the same time from the same pregnancy | - |
| kraft | 12 | strong wrapping paper made from pulp processed with a sulfur solution | - |
| aloft | 8 | - | - |
| inlet | 5 | an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container | - |
| adept | 8 | someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field | - |
| uncut | 7 | complete | - |
| facet | 10 | a distinct feature or element in a problem | he studied every facet of the question |
| allot | 5 | give out | - |
| wight | 12 | a human being; `wight' is an archaic term | - |
| leant | 5 | - | - |
| begat | 8 | - | - |
| fagot | 9 | fasten together rods of iron in order to heat or weld them | - |
| glint | 6 | a momentary flash of light | - |
| bloat | 7 | become bloated or swollen or puff up | The dead man's stomach was bloated |
| scant | 7 | supply sparingly and with restricted quantities | - |
| overt | 8 | open and observable; not secret or hidden | an overt lie |
| remit | 7 | make slack as by lessening tension or firmness | - |
| didst | 7 | - | - |
| bleat | 7 | cry plaintively | The lambs were bleating |
| canst | 7 | - | - |
| sleet | 5 | partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow) | - |
| beset | 7 | decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems) | - |
| wurst | 8 | - | - |
| durst | 6 | - | - |
| gamut | 8 | a complete extent or range: | a face that expressed a gamut of emotions |
| karat | 9 | the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold | - |
| shunt | 8 | a conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current | - |
| refit | 8 | fit out again | - |
| tryst | 8 | a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex | - |
| whist | 11 | a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six | - |
| emmet | 9 | social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers | - |
| feint | 8 | any distracting or deceptive maneuver (as a mock attack) | - |
| hecht | 13 | United States writer of stories and plays (1894-1946) | - |
| delft | 9 | a style of glazed earthenware; usually white with blue decoration | - |
| ascot | 7 | a cravat with wide square ends; secured with an ornamental pin | - |
| doest | 6 | - | - |
| sprat | 7 | small herring processed like a sardine | - |
| exalt | 12 | heighten or intensify | These paintings exalt the imagination |
| clift | 10 | - | - |
| avast | 8 | - | - |
| jaunt | 12 | a journey taken for pleasure | - |
| rabat | 7 | the capital of Morocco; located in the northwestern on the Atlantic coast | - |
| rivet | 8 | direct one's attention on something | - |
| sprit | 7 | a light spar that crosses a fore-and-aft sail diagonally | - |
| surat | 5 | - | - |
| tacit | 7 | implied by or inferred from actions or statements | a tacit agreement |
| grift | 9 | - | - |
| hadst | 9 | - | - |
| gaunt | 6 | very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold | a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys |
| hight | 12 | - | - |
| begot | 8 | - | - |
| wrest | 8 | obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically | wrest the knife from his hands |
| expat | 14 | a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country | American expatriates |
| fount | 8 | a specific size and style of type within a type family | - |
| grout | 6 | a thin mortar that can be poured and used to fill cracks in masonry or brickwork | - |
| brant | 7 | small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward | - |
| recut | 7 | - | - |
| twixt | 15 | - | - |
| palet | 7 | - | - |
| ducat | 8 | formerly a gold coin of various European countries | - |
| bahut | 10 | - | - |
| repot | 7 | put in a new, usually larger, pot | The plant had grown and had to be repotted |
| tenet | 5 | a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof | - |
| genet | 6 | French diplomat who in 1793 tried to draw the United States into the war between France and England (1763-1834) | - |
| befit | 10 | accord or comport with | - |
| rebut | 7 | overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof | - |
| roust | 5 | - | - |
| sabot | 7 | a shoe carved from a single block of wood | - |
| egret | 6 | any of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding season | - |
| flout | 8 | treat with contemptuous disregard | flout the rules |
| foist | 8 | insert surreptitiously or without warrant | - |
| dwelt | 9 | - | - |
| posit | 7 | put (something somewhere) firmly | She posited her hand on his shoulder |
| goest | 6 | - | - |
| grist | 6 | grain intended to be or that has been ground | - |
| benet | 7 | United States poet; brother of William Rose Benet (1898-1943) | - |
| ambit | 9 | an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: | the ambit of municipal legislation |
| resit | 5 | - | - |
| geist | 6 | - | - |
| griot | 6 | a storyteller in West Africa; perpetuates the oral traditions of a family or village | - |
| izzat | 23 | - | - |
| blest | 7 | highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace) | - |
| caput | 9 | the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains | - |
| cleat | 7 | a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured | - |
| aport | 7 | - | - |
| snoot | 5 | a person regarded as arrogant and annoying | - |
| stoat | 5 | the ermine in its brown summer coat with black-tipped tail | - |
| joist | 12 | beam used to support floors or roofs | - |
| ingot | 6 | metal that is cast in the shape of a block for convenient handling | - |
| licht | 10 | - | - |
| mayst | 10 | - | - |
| moult | 7 | cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers | - |
| arhat | 8 | a Buddhist who has attained nirvana | - |
| quant | 14 | - | - |
| inset | 5 | an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted | - |
| knout | 9 | a whip with a lash of leather thongs twisted with wire; used for flogging prisoners | - |
| bight | 11 | a bend or curve (especially in a coastline) | - |
| ament | 7 | a cylindrical spikelike inflorescence | - |
| pleat | 7 | any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape | - |
| veldt | 9 | elevated open grassland in southern Africa | - |
| unlit | 5 | not set afire or burning | held an unlit cigarette |
| exult | 12 | feel extreme happiness or elation | - |
| droit | 6 | - | - |
| divot | 9 | a piece of turf dug out of a lawn or fairway (by an animals hooves or a golf club) | - |
| civet | 10 | cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes | - |
| cruet | 7 | bottle that holds wine or oil or vinegar for the table | - |
| curst | 7 | deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier | - |
| picot | 9 | an edging of small loops, as on lace or ribbon | - |
| scart | 7 | - | - |
| squit | 14 | - | - |
| swart | 8 | naturally having skin of a dark color | a smile on his swarthy face |
| unset | 5 | - | - |
| octet | 7 | eight performers or singers who perform together | - |
| escot | 7 | - | - |
| epopt | 9 | - | - |
| epact | 9 | - | - |
| eruct | 7 | eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical | - |
| ergot | 6 | a fungus that infects various cereal plants forming compact black masses of branching filaments that replace many grains of the plant; source of medicinally important alkaloids and of lysergic acid | - |
| exeat | 12 | - | - |
| ewest | 8 | - | - |
| egest | 6 | eliminate from the body | - |
| educt | 8 | - | - |
| eejit | 12 | - | - |
| earst | 5 | - | - |
| eclat | 7 | enthusiastic approval | they gave him more eclat than he really deserved |
| ebbet | 9 | - | - |
| enlit | 5 | - | - |
| elint | 5 | intelligence derived from electromagnetic radiations from foreign sources (other than radioactive sources) | - |
| fixit | 15 | - | - |
| fluyt | 11 | - | - |
| flitt | 8 | - | - |
| feist | 8 | a nervous belligerent little mongrel dog | - |
| fecht | 13 | - | - |
| fecit | 10 | - | - |
| fiest | 8 | - | - |
| fient | 8 | - | - |
| gaitt | 6 | - | - |
| galut | 6 | - | - |
| gavot | 9 | - | - |
| geest | 6 | - | - |
| gault | 6 | - | - |
| fouet | 8 | - | - |
| fouat | 8 | - | - |
| fract | 10 | - | - |
| frust | 8 | - | - |
| fumet | 10 | - | - |
| freet | 8 | - | - |
| freit | 8 | - | - |
| frist | 8 | - | - |
| fritt | 8 | - | - |
| godet | 7 | - | - |
| gosht | 9 | - | - |
| ghaut | 9 | - | - |
| ghest | 9 | - | - |
| gigot | 7 | lamb leg suitable for roasting | - |
| gilet | 6 | - | - |
| ghast | 9 | - | - |
| gemot | 8 | - | - |
| glift | 9 | - | - |
| gleet | 6 | a thin morbid discharge as from a wound or especially chronic gonorrhea | - |
| glent | 6 | - | - |
| glost | 6 | - | - |
| glout | 6 | - | - |
| giust | 6 | - | - |
| haint | 8 | - | - |
| helot | 8 | (Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord | - |
| hault | 8 | - | - |
| heast | 8 | - | - |
| grypt | 11 | - | - |
| gript | 8 | - | - |
| groat | 6 | a former English silver coin worth four pennies | - |
| guyot | 9 | a seamount of volcanic origin (especially in the Pacific Ocean) | - |
| ident | 6 | - | - |
| idant | 6 | - | - |
| hiant | 8 | - | - |
| hoast | 8 | - | - |
| jigot | 13 | - | - |
| jurat | 12 | - | - |
| inwit | 8 | - | - |
| inust | 5 | - | - |
| immit | 9 | - | - |
| incut | 7 | - | - |
| impot | 9 | - | - |
| inapt | 7 | not elegant or graceful in expression | - |
| islet | 5 | a small island | - |
| jabot | 14 | a ruffle on the front of a woman's blouse or a man's shirt | - |
| klett | 9 | - | - |
| kydst | 13 | - | - |
| lacet | 7 | - | - |
| krait | 9 | brightly colored venomous but nonaggressive snake of southeastern Asia and Malay peninsula | - |
| korat | 9 | - | - |
| kempt | 13 | (of hair) neat and tidy | a nicely kempt beard |
| karst | 9 | - | - |
| kight | 13 | - | - |
| kiaat | 9 | deciduous South African tree having large odd-pinnate leaves and profuse fragrant orange-yellow flowers; yields a red juice and heavy strong durable wood | - |
| licit | 7 | authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law | - |
| liart | 5 | - | - |
| lirot | 5 | - | - |
| loast | 5 | - | - |
| magot | 8 | - | - |
| lyart | 8 | - | - |
| maist | 7 | - | - |
| manat | 7 | the basic unit of money in Azerbaijan | - |
| lunet | 5 | - | - |
| lovat | 8 | - | - |
| micht | 12 | - | - |
| mazut | 16 | - | - |
| meynt | 10 | - | - |
| meint | 7 | - | - |
| musit | 7 | - | - |
| neist | 5 | - | - |
| nempt | 9 | - | - |
| nepit | 7 | - | - |
| naunt | 5 | - | - |
| muset | 7 | - | - |
| motet | 7 | an unaccompanied choral composition with sacred lyrics; intended to be sung as part of a church service; originated in the 13th century | - |
| moust | 7 | - | - |
| morat | 7 | - | - |
| mpret | 9 | - | - |
| muist | 7 | - | - |
| mulct | 9 | money extracted as a penalty | - |
| diact | 8 | - | - |
| devot | 9 | - | - |
| deist | 6 | of or relating to deism | - |
| denet | 6 | - | - |
| demit | 8 | - | - |
| dempt | 10 | - | - |
| derat | 6 | - | - |
| dicot | 8 | flowering plant with two cotyledons; the stem grows by deposit on its outside | - |
| dicht | 11 | - | - |
| dight | 10 | - | - |
| daint | 6 | - | - |
| defat | 9 | remove the fat from | - |
| davit | 9 | a crane-like device (usually one of a pair) for suspending or lowering equipment (as a lifeboat) | - |
| dault | 6 | - | - |
| daunt | 6 | cause to lose courage | - |
| daynt | 9 | - | - |
| dropt | 8 | - | - |
| drent | 6 | - | - |
| drant | 6 | - | - |
| drest | 6 | - | - |
| dript | 8 | - | - |
| duett | 6 | - | - |
| docht | 11 | - | - |
| doilt | 6 | - | - |
| bract | 9 | a modified leaf or leaflike part just below and protecting an inflorescence | - |
| brast | 7 | - | - |
| bowat | 10 | - | - |
| bowet | 10 | - | - |
| boult | 7 | - | - |
| bruit | 7 | tell or spread rumors | - |
| bluet | 7 | - | - |
| boart | 7 | - | - |
| blert | 7 | - | - |
| blent | 7 | - | - |
| blist | 7 | - | - |
| capot | 9 | - | - |
| caret | 7 | a mark used by an author or editor to indicate where something is to be inserted into a text | - |
| bundt | 8 | - | - |
| buret | 7 | measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube with a tap at the bottom; used for titration | - |
| brust | 7 | - | - |
| buist | 7 | - | - |
| cagot | 8 | - | - |
| butut | 7 | 100 bututs equal 1 dalasi in Gambia | - |
| clept | 9 | - | - |
| cloot | 7 | - | - |
| clipt | 9 | - | - |
| claut | 7 | - | - |
| clast | 7 | (geology) a constituent fragment of a clastic rock | - |
| clapt | 9 | - | - |
| clart | 7 | - | - |
| coact | 9 | act together, as of organisms | - |
| coapt | 9 | cause to adhere | The wounds were coapted |
| chert | 10 | variety of silica containing microcrystalline quartz | - |
| chaft | 13 | - | - |
| chapt | 12 | - | - |
| cinct | 9 | - | - |
| chirt | 10 | - | - |
| chott | 10 | - | - |
| chout | 10 | - | - |
| crost | 7 | - | - |
| crout | 7 | - | - |
Step into the fascinating world of five-letter words ending with the letter T, where language meets a playful twist. These intriguing combinations don't just add a touch of flair to our conversations—they shape the rhythm and flow of English in ways both profound and entertaining. From their role in boosting your Scrabble score to spicing up your daily Wordle challenge, these words carry a weight far beyond their concise length. Get ready to explore how these seemingly simple linguistic gems influence pronunciation and meaning, and discover some captivating examples that make them shine!
About 5-letter words ending with T
The English language is a vibrant tapestry, and five-letter words ending with T serve as dazzling threads within it. The letter T, being the second most common consonant in English, often finds itself at the end of words, adding a crisp and definitive closure. This terminal position can dramatically alter a word's meaning and pronunciation. For instance, consider "craft"—the T gives this word a firm, sharp conclusion. Without it, we lose not only the sound but also the sense of skill and creativity encapsulated by the term.
In many cases, the final T acts as a linguistic anchor, creating a pause or emphasis that demands attention. It’s a letter that commands respect, whether it’s clinching a witty retort or rounding off a heartfelt sentiment. These words are more than just vocabulary entries; they're linguistic tools that help us convey our thoughts with precision and flair. They might be short, but their impact is mighty!
Popular word examples
Five-letter words ending in T are more common than you might think! Here are ten popular examples that highlight their everyday utility and charm.
Craft
- Definition: A skill in making things by hand.
- Example in a Sentence: Her craft in pottery is admired by all.
- Fun Fact: The word “craft” originated from the Old English “cræft,” meaning strength or skill.
Drift
- Definition: To be carried slowly by a current of air or water.
- Example in a Sentence: The boat began to drift away from the shore.
- Fun Fact: “Drift” can also refer to a movement or change in a general direction, not just physically but also metaphorically.
Chest
- Definition: A large, strong box used for storage.
- Example in a Sentence: She locked her treasures in a wooden chest.
- Fun Fact: The heart is located in the chest, making it a metaphorical seat of emotions in many cultures.
Swift
- Definition: Moving very fast.
- Example in a Sentence: The swift runner crossed the finish line first.
- Fun Fact: Swifts are also a family of birds known for their incredible speed and aerial agility.
Blast
- Definition: A strong gust of wind or an explosion.
- Example in a Sentence: The blast from the horn startled everyone.
- Fun Fact: The word “blast” is often used in modern slang to describe a great time, as in “having a blast.”
Plant
- Definition: A living organism that typically grows in earth.
- Example in a Sentence: They decided to plant vegetables in the garden.
- Fun Fact: The word “plant” comes from the Latin “planta,” meaning a sprout or shoot.
Flirt
- Definition: To behave as though attracted to or trying to attract someone.
- Example in a Sentence: He loves to flirt with danger.
- Fun Fact: “Flirt” originally meant a sudden motion or quick dash in its early uses around the 16th century.
Quest
- Definition: A long or arduous search for something.
- Example in a Sentence: They embarked on a quest for the lost treasure.
- Fun Fact: The word comes from the Latin “quaerere,” which means to seek or ask.
Craft
- Definition: A vessel or vehicle.
- Example in a Sentence: The spacecraft launched successfully into orbit.
- Fun Fact: “Craft” can refer to anything from a small sailboat to a massive spaceship.
Brunt
- Definition: The worst part or chief impact of a specified action.
- Example in a Sentence: She bore the brunt of the criticism.
- Fun Fact: The term is often used in contexts involving weather, like the brunt of a storm.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For word game enthusiasts, five-letter words ending with T can be a key to victory. Here's a selection of high-scoring options perfect for your next Scrabble match:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Quilt | 14 | A coverlet or blanket made of multiple layers. |
| Zesty | 17 | Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy taste. |
| Exalt | 12 | To hold someone in very high regard. |
| Joust | 12 | A medieval sports contest between two horsemen. |
| Quartz | 24 | A hard, crystalline mineral composed of silica. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle lovers, rejoice! Here are some prime five-letter words ending in T to test your skills and sharpen your guesses:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Plant | A living organism that typically grows in earth. |
| Quest | A long or arduous search for something. |
| Burst | To break open or apart suddenly. |
| Drift | To be carried slowly by a current of air or water. |
| Grunt | A low, short guttural sound made by an animal or person. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Delve into the realm of the rare and unusual with these five-letter words ending in T that are sure to pique your curiosity.
Spelt
- Definition: A type of wheat.
- Interesting Fact: Spelt has been cultivated since approximately 5000 BC and is considered an ancient grain.
- Example in a Sentence: She used spelt flour to bake the bread.
Knelt
- Definition: Past tense of kneel.
- Interesting Fact: The word "knelt" shares its roots with the German word “knie,” meaning knee.
- Example in a Sentence: He knelt before the altar in prayer.
Smelt
- Definition: To extract metal from its ore by a process involving heating and melting.
- Interesting Fact: Smelting dates back to the Bronze Age, a pivotal point in technological development.
- Example in a Sentence: The blacksmith smelted the iron ore into a usable form.
Gloat
- Definition: To dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness.
- Interesting Fact: The word comes from the Old Norse “glotta,” meaning to grin scornfully.
- Example in a Sentence: She couldn’t help but gloat after winning the game.
Wight
- Definition: An archaic term for a human being or creature.
- Interesting Fact: Often used in fantasy literature, like J.R.R. Tolkien's works, to describe mysterious beings.
- Example in a Sentence: The wight moved silently through the forest.
Blurt
- Definition: To say something suddenly and without careful consideration.
- Interesting Fact: The origin of the word “blurt” is uncertain, though it may be imitative in nature.
- Example in a Sentence: He couldn’t help but blurt out the secret during dinner.
Final words
Exploring the realm of five-letter words ending with T opens a window into the playful yet powerful side of language. Whether you're a word game enthusiast or a lover of linguistic quirks, these words pack a punch that belies their brevity. From everyday communication to strategic wordplay, they offer endless possibilities for engagement and expression. So next time you're crafting a sentence or contemplating a game strategy, remember the mighty impact of these delightful five-letter wonders!
