Words With T In The Middle
Welcome to the world where words play hide and seek with the letter T tucked snugly in the middle! Dive into this quirky collection and discover familiar friends and new delights. Whether you’re a word wizard or just here for fun, prepare for a playful linguistic adventure that’ll tickle your brain!
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| its | 3 | - | - |
| ate | 3 | goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment | - |
| eta | 3 | a terrorist organization organized in 1959 by student activists who were dissatisfied with the moderate nationalism of the traditional Basque party; want to create an independent homeland in Spain's western Pyrenees | - |
| sty | 6 | a pen for swine | - |
| ute | 3 | a member of the Shoshonean people of Utah and Colorado and New Mexico | - |
| uta | 3 | a reptile genus of Iguanidae | - |
| ita | 3 | - | - |
| eth | 6 | - | - |
| nth | 6 | last or greatest in an indefinitely large series | to the nth degree |
| utu | 3 | sun god; counterpart of Akkadian Shamash | - |
| ats | 3 | - | - |
| uts | 3 | - | - |
4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| with | 10 | denotes or expresses some situation or relation of nearness, proximity, association, connection, or the like. | I will buy with you, talk with you, walk with you, and so following; but I will not eat with you, drink with you, nor pray with you. |
| stop | 6 | put an end to a state or an activity | - |
| into | 4 | To the inside of; within. It is used in a variety of applications. | - |
| stay | 7 | hang on during a trial of endurance | - |
| both | 9 | (used with count nouns) two considered together; the two | both girls are pretty |
| late | 4 | in the recent past | lately the rules have been enforced |
| city | 9 | people living in a large densely populated municipality | the city voted for Republicans in 1994 |
| hate | 7 | the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action | - |
| step | 6 | treat badly | She is always stepping on others to get ahead |
| date | 5 | a participant in a date | his date never stopped talking |
| star | 4 | mark with an asterisk | Linguists star unacceptable sentences |
| cute | 6 | obviously contrived to charm | a child with intolerably cute mannerisms |
| lots | 4 | to a very great degree or extent | - |
| mate | 6 | the officer below the master on a commercial ship | - |
| nuts | 4 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| duty | 8 | the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force | we must instill a sense of duty in our children |
| bite | 6 | a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin | - |
| note | 4 | a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank) | he peeled off five one-thousand-zloty notes |
| fate | 7 | decree or designate beforehand | - |
| path | 9 | an established line of travel or access | - |
| bath | 9 | an ancient Hebrew liquid measure equal to about 10 gallons | - |
| gate | 5 | a computer circuit with several inputs but only one output that can be activated by particular combinations of inputs | - |
| pity | 9 | a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others | the blind are too often objects of pity |
| onto | 4 | On the top of; upon. | - |
| site | 4 | assign a location to | - |
| vote | 7 | a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment | American women got the vote in 1920 |
| rate | 4 | assign a rank or rating to | The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide |
| anti | 4 | a person who is opposed (to an action or policy or practice etc.) | the antis smelled victory after a long battle |
| data | 5 | a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn | statistical data |
| guts | 5 | fortitude and determination | he didn't have the guts to try it |
| arts | 4 | studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills) | the college of arts and sciences |
| rats | 4 | - | - |
| acts | 6 | a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome | - |
| math | 9 | a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement | - |
| eats | 4 | informal terms for a meal | - |
| beth | 9 | the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet | - |
| item | 6 | an individual instance of a type of symbol | - |
| stab | 6 | stab or pierce | - |
| cuts | 6 | - | - |
| myth | 12 | a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people | - |
| ruth | 7 | a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others | - |
| oath | 7 | profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger | - |
| auto | 4 | a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine | - |
| otto | 4 | - | - |
| stir | 4 | summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic | - |
| stew | 7 | be in a huff; be silent or sullen | - |
| mute | 6 | unable to speak because of hereditary deafness | - |
| unto | 4 | - | - |
| stud | 5 | adult male horse kept for breeding | - |
| beta | 6 | beets | - |
Load more words
5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| still | 5 | to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | an even (or still) more interesting problem |
| other | 8 | belonging to the distant past | in other times |
| after | 8 | happening at a time subsequent to a reference time | it didn't happen until afterward |
| later | 5 | coming at a subsequent time or stage | - |
| gotta | 6 | - | - |
| watch | 13 | a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | - |
| water | 8 | the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean) | they invaded our territorial waters |
| until | 5 | As far as; to the place or degree that; especially, up to the time that; till. | - |
| stuff | 11 | informal terms for personal possessions | - |
| death | 9 | the time at which life ends; continuing until dead | she stayed until his death |
| story | 8 | a record or narrative description of past events | a history of France |
| party | 10 | an organization to gain political power | in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level |
| bitch | 12 | informal terms for objecting | - |
| stand | 6 | put up with something or somebody unpleasant | - |
| quite | 14 | of an unusually noticeable or exceptional or remarkable kind (not used with a negative) | her victory was quite something |
| white | 11 | a Caucasian | - |
| write | 8 | communicate (with) in writing | - |
| earth | 8 | the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on | - |
| catch | 12 | reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | - |
| month | 10 | one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year | he paid the bill last month |
| mouth | 10 | express in speech | - |
| state | 5 | indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. | - |
| worth | 11 | French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895) | - |
| hotel | 8 | a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services | - |
| often | 8 | frequently or in great quantities | - |
| stick | 11 | marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking | - |
| store | 5 | an electronic memory device | - |
| wrote | 8 | - | - |
| dirty | 9 | obtained illegally or by improper means | dirty money |
| study | 9 | a branch of knowledge | anthropology is the study of human beings |
| north | 8 | British statesman under George III whose policies led to rebellion in the American colonies (1732-1792) | - |
| stuck | 11 | baffled | this problem has me completely stuck |
| south | 8 | the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees | - |
| peter | 7 | disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope | - |
| match | 12 | a person who is of equal standing with another in a group | - |
| waste | 8 | cause to grow thin or weak | - |
| stage | 6 | plan, organize, and carry out (an event) | the neighboring tribe staged an invasion |
| empty | 12 | leave behind empty; move out of | - |
| steal | 5 | move stealthily | - |
| pants | 7 | (used in the plural) underpants worn by women | - |
| faith | 11 | a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny | he lost his faith but not his morality |
| stole | 5 | a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women | - |
| photo | 10 | a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format | - |
| stone | 5 | United States architect (1902-1978) | - |
| enter | 5 | to come or go into | the boat entered an area of shallow marshes |
| extra | 12 | added to a regular schedule | - |
| style | 8 | designate by an identifying term | They styled their nation `The Confederate States' |
| birth | 10 | the process of giving birth | - |
| stops | 7 | a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck); a player plays the lowest card of a suit in his hand and successively higher cards are played until the sequence stops; the player who plays a card matching one in the layout wins all the chips on that card | - |
| storm | 7 | behave violently, as if in state of a great anger | - |
Load more words
6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| little | 6 | (informal) small and of little importance | a little (or small) matter |
| better | 8 | (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable | it would be better to speak to him |
| father | 12 | `Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); `Padre' is frequently used in the military | - |
| mother | 11 | make (offspring) by reproduction | - |
| listen | 6 | pay close attention to; give heed to | - |
| wanted | 10 | characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for | so good to feel wanted |
| matter | 8 | a vaguely specified concern | several matters to attend to |
| pretty | 11 | to certain extent or degree | pretty big |
| sister | 6 | a female person who has the same parents as another person | my sister married a musician |
| doctor | 9 | a licensed medical practitioner | I felt so bad I went to see my doctor |
| minute | 8 | an indefinitely short time | it only takes a minute |
| stupid | 9 | lacking intelligence | - |
| either | 9 | - | - |
| return | 6 | the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property | the average return was about 5% |
| master | 8 | a combatant who is able to defeat rivals | - |
| future | 9 | the time yet to come | - |
| strong | 7 | immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with | - |
| rather | 9 | more readily or willingly | I'd rather be in Philadelphia |
| system | 11 | an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized | we can't do it unless we establish some system around here |
| attack | 12 | ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation | an attack on inflation |
| letter | 6 | the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech | his grandmother taught him his letters |
| entire | 6 | constituting the full quantity or extent; complete | an entire town devastated by an earthquake |
| eating | 7 | the act of consuming food | - |
| within | 12 | on the inside | - |
| action | 8 | a military engagement | he saw action in Korea |
| bother | 11 | something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness | a bit of a bother |
| beauty | 11 | a very attractive or seductive looking woman | - |
| notice | 8 | make or write a comment on | - |
| itself | 9 | The neuter reciprocal pronoun of It. | the thing is good in itself |
| faster | 9 | more quickly | - |
| nature | 6 | a causal agent creating and controlling things in the universe | the laws of nature |
| acting | 9 | the performance of a part or role in a drama | - |
| lights | 10 | - | - |
| states | 6 | - | - |
| united | 7 | of or relating to two people who are married to each other | - |
| center | 8 | a building dedicated to a particular activity | they were raising money to build a new center for research |
| bottle | 8 | the quantity contained in a bottle | - |
| battle | 8 | an energetic attempt to achieve something | he fought a battle for recognition |
| health | 12 | a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease | physicians should be held responsible for the health of their patients |
| mister | 8 | a form of address for a man | - |
| breath | 11 | a short respite | - |
| bottom | 10 | low-lying alluvial land near a river | - |
| guilty | 10 | showing a sense of guilt | a guilty look |
| victim | 13 | a person who is tricked or swindled | - |
| create | 8 | create by artistic means | create a poem |
| gotten | 7 | - | - |
| martin | 8 | United States actor and comedian (born in 1945) | - |
| plenty | 11 | as much as necessary | I've had plenty, thanks |
| lately | 9 | in the recent past | lately the rules have been enforced |
| strike | 10 | drive something violently into a location | - |
Load more words
7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| nothing | 11 | a quantity of no importance | it looked like nothing I had ever seen before |
| another | 10 | any of various alternatives; some other | put it off to another (or some other) day |
| brother | 12 | a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities | - |
| getting | 9 | the act of acquiring something | he's much more interested in the getting than in the giving |
| waiting | 11 | being and remaining ready and available for use | waiting cars and limousines lined the curb |
| minutes | 9 | a written account of what transpired at a meeting | - |
| exactly | 19 | indicating exactness or preciseness | he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do |
| between | 12 | in the interval | dancing all the dances with little rest between |
| country | 12 | the territory occupied by a nation | - |
| outside | 8 | outside a building | in summer we play outside |
| control | 9 | handle and cause to function | control the lever |
| bastard | 10 | derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin | the architecture was a kind of bastard suggesting Gothic but not true Gothic |
| meeting | 10 | the social act of assembling for some common purpose | his meeting with the salesmen was the high point of his day |
| strange | 8 | not known before | used many strange words |
| picture | 11 | graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface | his pictures hang in the Louvre |
| clothes | 12 | clothing in general | he always bought his clothes at the same store |
| captain | 11 | the leader of a group of people | a captain of industry |
| mistake | 13 | a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention | he made a bad mistake |
| station | 7 | assign to a station | - |
| instead | 8 | in place of, or as an alternative to | Felix became a herpetologist instead |
| history | 13 | a record or narrative description of past events | a history of France |
| sitting | 8 | a meeting of spiritualists | - |
| whether | 16 | - | - |
| stopped | 12 | (of a nose) blocked | a stopped (or stopped-up) nose |
| certain | 9 | having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured | felt certain of success |
| neither | 10 | not either; not one or the other | - |
| private | 12 | not expressed | secret (or private) thoughts |
| writing | 11 | the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect) | the writing in her novels is excellent |
| staying | 11 | - | - |
| written | 10 | written as for a film or play or broadcast | - |
| partner | 9 | a person's partner in marriage | - |
| kitchen | 16 | a room equipped for preparing meals | - |
| putting | 10 | hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter | his putting let him down today; he didn't sink a single putt over three feet |
| breathe | 12 | expel (gases or odors) | - |
| further | 13 | to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (`further' is used more often than `farther' in this abstract sense) | further complicated by uncertainty about the future |
| mention | 9 | a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage | the article includes mention of similar clinical cases |
| sweetie | 10 | a person loved by another person | - |
| destroy | 11 | put (an animal) to death | The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid |
| society | 12 | the state of being with someone | he enjoyed the society of his friends |
| natural | 7 | (of a parent or child) related by blood; genetically related | natural parent |
| created | 10 | - | - |
| reality | 10 | all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you | for them demons were as much a part of reality as trees were |
| noticed | 10 | being perceived or observed | an easily noticed effect on the rate of growth |
| monster | 9 | (medicine) a grossly malformed and usually nonviable fetus | - |
| excited | 17 | (of persons) excessively affected by emotion | - |
| pretend | 10 | behave unnaturally or affectedly | - |
| invited | 11 | - | - |
| stomach | 14 | the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis | - |
| letters | 7 | scholarly attainment | he is a man of letters |
| weather | 13 | face and withstand with courage | - |
Load more words
8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| anything | 15 | - | - |
| actually | 13 | in actual fact | to be nominally but not actually independent |
| whatever | 17 | one or some or every or all without specification | give me whatever peaches you don't want |
| daughter | 13 | a female human offspring | her daughter cared for her in her old age |
| question | 17 | uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something | there is no question about the validity of the enterprise |
| hospital | 13 | a health facility where patients receive treatment | - |
| birthday | 17 | the date on which a person was born | - |
| watching | 17 | the act of observing; taking a patient look | - |
| security | 13 | defense against financial failure; financial independence | his pension gave him security in his old age |
| continue | 10 | continue a certain state, condition, or activity | We continued to work into the night |
| standing | 10 | an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event | - |
| fighting | 16 | engaged in or ready for military or naval operations | review the fighting forces |
| position | 10 | a condition or position in which you find yourself | the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils |
| starting | 9 | a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning) | his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen |
| director | 11 | the person who leads a musical group | - |
| bathroom | 15 | a room or building equipped with one or more toilets | - |
| computer | 14 | a machine for performing calculations automatically | - |
| complete | 14 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | a complete coward |
| military | 13 | the military forces of a nation | their military is the largest in the region |
| favorite | 14 | preferred above all others and treated with partiality | - |
| shooting | 12 | the act of firing a projectile | his shooting was slow but accurate |
| practice | 14 | translating an idea into action | a hard theory to put into practice |
| upstairs | 10 | on a floor above | they lived upstairs |
| national | 8 | a person who owes allegiance to that nation | - |
| although | 15 | - | - |
| mountain | 10 | a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill | - |
| strength | 12 | capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war | we faced an army of great strength |
| minister | 10 | a person authorized to conduct religious worship | clergymen are usually called ministers in Protestant churches |
| football | 13 | any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal | - |
| shouting | 12 | uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement | - |
| painting | 11 | graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface | a small painting by Picasso |
| laughter | 12 | the sound of laughing | - |
| recently | 13 | in the recent past | he was in Paris recently |
| honestly | 14 | in an honest manner | in he can't get it honestly, he is willing to steal it |
| expected | 20 | considered likely or probable to happen or arrive | prepared for the expected attack |
| property | 15 | a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished | self-confidence is not an endearing property |
| distance | 11 | go far ahead of | He outdistanced the other runners |
| vacation | 13 | leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure | we get two weeks of vacation every summer |
| romantic | 12 | expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance | a romantic adventure |
| exciting | 18 | creating or arousing excitement | an exciting account of her trip |
| narrator | 8 | someone who tells a story | - |
| positive | 13 | involving advantage or good | a plus (or positive) factor |
| studying | 13 | reading carefully with intent to remember | - |
| pathetic | 15 | inspiring scornful pity | - |
| separate | 10 | treat differently on the basis of sex or race | - |
| stranger | 9 | anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found | - |
| solution | 8 | a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem | they were trying to find a peaceful solution |
| stealing | 9 | avoiding detection by moving carefully | - |
| location | 10 | a determination of the place where something is | - |
| material | 10 | artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers | she measured off enough material for a dress |
Load more words
9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| something | 15 | An indeterminate or unknown event. | - |
| beautiful | 14 | delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration | a beautiful child |
| sometimes | 13 | - | - |
| yesterday | 16 | the day immediately before today | it was in yesterday's newspapers |
| situation | 9 | a condition or position in which you find yourself | the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils |
| attention | 9 | the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others | - |
| afternoon | 12 | a conventional expression of greeting or farewell | - |
| certainly | 14 | definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely') | she certainly is a hard worker |
| listening | 10 | the act of hearing attentively | you can learn a lot by just listening |
| otherwise | 15 | in another and different manner | she thought otherwise |
| detective | 15 | a police officer who investigates crimes | - |
| fantastic | 14 | ludicrously odd | fantastic Halloween costumes |
| forgotten | 13 | not noticed inadvertently | her aching muscles forgotten she danced all night |
| introduce | 12 | bring something new to an environment | A new word processor was introduced |
| operation | 11 | activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign) | it was a joint operation of the navy and air force |
| character | 16 | a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability | requests for character references are all too often answered evasively |
| condition | 12 | the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition | - |
| destroyed | 14 | destroyed physically or morally | - |
| interview | 15 | conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting | - |
| political | 13 | involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians | calling a meeting is a political act in itself |
| perfectly | 19 | completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers | a perfectly idiotic idea |
| chocolate | 16 | a medium brown to dark-brown color | - |
| celebrate | 13 | behave as expected during of holidays or rites | celebrate Christmas |
| gentleman | 12 | a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer | - |
| cigarette | 12 | finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking | - |
| breathing | 15 | the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation | - |
| expecting | 21 | - | - |
| community | 18 | a district where people live; occupied primarily by private residences | - |
| mountains | 11 | - | - |
| secretary | 14 | a person to whom a secret is entrusted | - |
| inspector | 13 | an investigator who observes carefully | - |
| christian | 14 | a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination | - |
| committed | 16 | associated in an exclusive sexual relationship | - |
| direction | 12 | the act of setting and holding a course | a new council was installed under the direction of the king |
| extremely | 21 | to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect | extremely interesting |
| education | 12 | the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with education (including federal aid to educational institutions and students); created 1979 | - |
| desperate | 12 | fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless | a desperate illness |
| advantage | 14 | benefit resulting from some event or action | it turned out to my advantage |
| sensitive | 12 | hurting | - |
| nightmare | 15 | a situation resembling a terrifying dream | - |
| guarantee | 10 | give surety or assume responsibility | - |
| connected | 14 | being joined in close association | - |
| emotional | 11 | (of persons) excessively affected by emotion | he would become emotional over nothing at all |
| authority | 15 | official permission or approval | authority for the program was renewed several times |
| potential | 11 | the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts | - |
| satisfied | 13 | allayed | - |
| favourite | 15 | preferred above all others and treated with partiality | - |
| literally | 12 | (intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration | our eyes were literally pinned to TV during the Gulf War |
| committee | 15 | a self-constituted organization to promote something | - |
| existence | 18 | the state or fact of existing | laws in existence for centuries |
Load more words
10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| everything | 20 | - | - |
| understand | 12 | believe to be the case | I understand you have no previous experience? |
| absolutely | 15 | completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers | an absolutely magnificent painting |
| completely | 19 | to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') | it was completely different from what we expected |
| interested | 11 | involved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in | the interested parties met to discuss the business |
| definitely | 17 | without question and beyond doubt | - |
| appreciate | 16 | be fully aware of; realize fully | Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter? |
| understood | 12 | implied by or inferred from actions or statements | the understood provisos of a custody agreement |
| university | 16 | a large and diverse institution of higher learning created to educate for life and for a profession and to grant degrees | - |
| apparently | 17 | unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly') | she has apparently been living here for some time |
| disgusting | 13 | highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust | a disgusting smell |
| downstairs | 14 | on or of lower floors of a building | the downstairs (or downstair) phone |
| eventually | 16 | after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay | - |
| particular | 14 | exacting especially about details | very particular about how her food was prepared |
| connection | 14 | the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination | - |
| protection | 14 | payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence | every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection |
| production | 15 | an artifact that has been created by someone or some process | they export most of their agricultural production |
| revolution | 13 | a single complete turn (axial or orbital) | the revolution of the earth about the sun takes one year |
| afterwards | 17 | happening at a time subsequent to a reference time | - |
| generation | 11 | a coming into being | - |
| reputation | 12 | the state of being held in high esteem and honor | - |
| attractive | 15 | having power to arouse interest | an attractive opportunity |
| conditions | 13 | the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation | every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception |
| chattering | 16 | the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys) | - |
| collection | 14 | request for a sum of money | - |
| atmosphere | 17 | a particular environment or surrounding influence | there was an atmosphere of excitement |
| mysterious | 15 | of an obscure nature | the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms |
| frightened | 18 | made afraid | the frightened child cowered in the corner |
| pretending | 14 | the act of giving a false appearance | his conformity was only pretending |
| photograph | 21 | record on photographic film | I photographed the scene of the accident |
| underneath | 14 | - | - |
| invitation | 13 | a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something | an invitation to lunch |
| basketball | 18 | a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop | - |
| protecting | 15 | shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort | the protecting blanket of snow |
| population | 14 | (statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn | it is an estimate of the mean of the population |
| helicopter | 17 | an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades | - |
| medication | 15 | (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease | - |
| scientific | 17 | conforming with the principles or methods used in science | a scientific approach |
| constantly | 15 | without interruption | the world is constantly changing |
| introduced | 14 | - | - |
| determined | 14 | determined or decided upon as by an authority | date and place are already determined |
| prostitute | 12 | a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money | - |
| foundation | 14 | education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge | he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study |
| controlled | 13 | restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds | controlled emotions |
| resistance | 12 | an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current | - |
| graduation | 12 | the act of arranging in grades | - |
| prosecutor | 14 | a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state | - |
| disturbing | 14 | causing distress or worry or anxiety | distressing (or disturbing) news |
| operations | 12 | financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records | - |
| practicing | 17 | - | - |
Load more words
Imagine wandering into a world where words hold secret letters, tucked away like hidden gems, influencing how we say and perceive them. Welcome to the captivating universe of words that host a mysterious "T" in their midst! These trickster Ts have the power to twist and shape meanings, add an unexpected rhythm to our speech, or inject a playful twist into our conversations. With a sprinkle of intrigue and a dash of fun, we're diving into this linguistic labyrinth to explore some mesmerizing examples that showcase just how impactful these middle Ts can be.
About Words in the Middle T
In the grand tapestry of English, the letter "T" often finds itself in the spotlight, but it's the sneaky middle Ts that add layers of complexity and charm to our language. These Ts can alter the cadence of words, lend them rhythm, and in some cases, completely change their meaning. Consider the word "butter." Without the robust middle T, you'd be left with "buer," a nonsensical sound lacking the creamy richness of its intended meaning. This pivotal position gives the T a central role in sculpting the word’s essence and musicality.
Middle Ts aren't just about pronunciation; they’re also pivotal in word formation. Take "matter," for instance. The middle T acts as a bridge, connecting syllables and giving the word its structural integrity. In contrast, without the T, "mater" might leave you pondering Latin vocabulary instead. Middle Ts can transform the ordinary into something extraordinary, making them essential players in the vast stage of language.
Popular Word Examples
Let's embark on a journey through some popular words that feature this mystical middle T. Each of these words carries a story, and perhaps a surprising twist or two.
Butter
- Definition: A dairy product made from churned cream.
- Example in a Sentence: "She spread butter generously over her toast."
- Fun Fact: The word "butter" comes from the Latin "butyrum," which itself is derived from a Greek word meaning "cow cheese."
Matter
- Definition: Physical substance or content, or a subject under consideration.
- Example in a Sentence: "The matter at hand needs immediate attention."
- Fun Fact: In physics, matter is anything that has mass and takes up space, making it a fundamental concept in science.
Bitter
- Definition: Having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.
- Example in a Sentence: "The coffee was too bitter for her taste."
- Fun Fact: Bitterness in food often signals the presence of toxins, leading to an evolutionary aversion to bitter tastes.
Otter
- Definition: A semiaquatic fish-eating mammal of the weasel family.
- Example in a Sentence: "The otter playfully swam along the riverbank."
- Fun Fact: Otters hold hands while sleeping to prevent drifting apart, a behavior known as "rafting."
Gutter
- Definition: A channel or trough along the side of a street or road to carry off rainwater.
- Example in a Sentence: "Leaves clogged the gutter, causing water to spill over."
- Fun Fact: The phrase "gutter press" refers to newspapers that focus on sensational journalism.
Latter
- Definition: Referring to the second of two things mentioned.
- Example in a Sentence: "Of the two options, I prefer the latter."
- Fun Fact: "Latter" is often confused with "later," though they have distinct meanings.
Litter
- Definition: Trash carelessly dropped or left about.
- Example in a Sentence: "The park was clean except for a bit of litter near the bench."
- Fun Fact: A group of newborn animals, especially kittens, is also called a "litter."
Settle
- Definition: To reach an agreement or decision, or to make a place your home.
- Example in a Sentence: "They decided to settle in the countryside."
- Fun Fact: "Settle" can also refer to a type of bench with a high back and arms, often found in historical homes.
Cattle
- Definition: Large domesticated ungulates raised for meat or milk.
- Example in a Sentence: "The cattle grazed peacefully in the field."
- Fun Fact: The term "cattle" originally referred to all kinds of movable personal property, including livestock.
Fatter
- Definition: Comparative form of fat; more overweight.
- Example in a Sentence: "The cat looked fatter after lounging indoors all winter."
- Fun Fact: In some cultures, being fatter is associated with wealth and prosperity.
High-Scoring Scrabble Examples
For those who enjoy combining strategy with a love of words, here are some high-scoring Scrabble words featuring a middle T.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Quoted | 16 | To repeat words from another source. |
| Jotted | 14 | Quickly written down. |
| Kitten | 10 | A young cat. |
| Glitch | 12 | A sudden, usually temporary malfunction. |
| Extant | 13 | Still in existence; surviving. |
Popular 5-Letter Words for Wordle
Wordle lovers, rejoice! Here are some five-letter words that fit the criteria and can give you an edge in the game.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Otter | A playful aquatic mammal. |
| Latte | A type of coffee drink with steamed milk. |
| Actor | Someone who performs in plays or movies. |
| Muted | Silent or less intense. |
| Fetal | Relating to a fetus. |
Unusual and Rare Word Examples
For the curious at heart, let's delve into some rare and unusual words that feature a middle T, each with its own unique charm.
Cattywampus
- Definition: Out of alignment; askew.
- Interesting Fact: Often used in Southern U.S. dialects, its origins remain a delightful mystery.
- Example in a Sentence: "The bookshelf was all cattywampus after the move."
Flibbertigibbet
- Definition: A frivolous or flighty person.
- Interesting Fact: The word dates back to the 15th century and was originally used to describe a gossip or chatterbox.
- Example in a Sentence: "Her reputation as a flibbertigibbet preceded her."
Cantrip
- Definition: A magical spell.
- Interesting Fact: Commonly found in fantasy literature and games, it stems from Scottish folklore.
- Example in a Sentence: "The wizard cast a simple cantrip to light the room."
Putter
- Definition: To occupy oneself in a leisurely, casual, or ineffective manner.
- Interesting Fact: Also a term used in golf for the club used on the green.
- Example in a Sentence: "He spent the afternoon puttering around the garden."
Sestet
- Definition: A group of six lines of poetry, especially the last six lines of a Petrarchan sonnet.
- Interesting Fact: The sestet contrasts with the preceding octave in a sonnet.
- Example in a Sentence: "The poem's sestet offered a resolution to the conflict."
Kettle
- Definition: A container for boiling water.
- Interesting Fact: The term "kettle" can also refer to geological formations known as kettle lakes.
- Example in a Sentence: "She filled the kettle to make tea."
Final Words
Exploring the quirky world of words with a middle T reminds us of the playful and complex nature of language. Whether you're a word enthusiast, a Scrabble strategist, or a Wordle wonder, these Ts add a touch of magic to our vocabulary. So next time you stumble upon a middle T, take a moment to appreciate its subtle power and the joy it brings to language lovers everywhere.
