Words Starting With T
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2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| to | 2 | The preposition to primarily indicates approach and arrival, motion made in the direction of a place or thing and attaining it, access; and also, motion or tendency without arrival; movement toward. | - |
| ta | 2 | a hard grey lustrous metallic element that is highly resistant to corrosion; occurs in niobite and fergusonite and tantalite | - |
| te | 2 | a brittle silver-white metalloid element that is related to selenium and sulfur; it is used in alloys and as a semiconductor; occurs mainly as tellurides in ores of copper and nickel and silver and gold | - |
| ti | 2 | shrub with terminal tufts of elongated leaves used locally for thatching and clothing; thick sweet roots are used as food; tropical southeastern Asia, Australia and Hawaii | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| the | 6 | A word placed before nouns to limit or individualize their meaning. | - |
| too | 3 | in addition | he has a Mercedes, too |
| two | 6 | being one more than one | he received two messages |
| try | 6 | melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities | try the yak butter |
| ten | 3 | one of four playing cards in a deck with ten pips on the face | - |
| top | 5 | be the culminating event | - |
| tea | 3 | a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves | tea has fragrant white flowers |
| tom | 5 | male cat | - |
| tie | 3 | a social or business relationship | he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team |
| tip | 5 | a V shape | - |
| thy | 9 | - | - |
| ted | 4 | a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes | - |
| tax | 10 | set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine) | - |
| toy | 6 | manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination | - |
| tap | 5 | draw from; make good use of | - |
| tae | 3 | - | - |
| tag | 4 | a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc. | - |
| tin | 3 | a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide | - |
| toe | 3 | drive obliquely | toe a nail |
| ton | 3 | a British unit of weight equivalent to 2240 pounds | - |
| tub | 5 | a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body | - |
| tai | 3 | of or relating to the languages of the Thai people | - |
| til | 3 | - | - |
| tan | 3 | ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle | - |
| tab | 5 | sensationalist journalism | - |
| tow | 6 | the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope | the truck gave him a tow to the garage |
| tit | 3 | the small projection of a mammary gland | - |
| tao | 3 | an adherent of any branch of Taoism | - |
| tad | 4 | a slight amount or degree of difference | a tad too expensive |
| tel | 3 | - | - |
| tam | 5 | a woolen cap of Scottish origin | - |
| tar | 3 | any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue | - |
| tee | 3 | support holding a football on end and above the ground preparatory to the kickoff | - |
| taj | 10 | - | - |
| tsk | 7 | utter `tsk,' `tut,' or `tut-tut,' as in disapproval | - |
| tic | 5 | a local and habitual twitching especially in the face | - |
| tod | 4 | alone and on your own | don't just sit there on your tod |
| tug | 4 | a sudden abrupt pull | - |
| tex | 10 | - | - |
| tor | 3 | a high rocky hill | - |
| tum | 5 | an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion | - |
| tau | 3 | the 19th letter of the Greek alphabet | - |
| tut | 3 | utter `tsk,' `tut,' or `tut-tut,' as in disapproval | - |
| tux | 10 | semiformal evening dress for men | - |
| tat | 3 | a projective technique using black-and-white pictures; subjects tell a story about each picture | - |
| tot | 3 | determine the sum of | - |
| tun | 3 | a large cask especially one holding a volume equivalent to 2 butts or 252 gals | - |
| tay | 6 | a branch of the Tai languages | - |
| tas | 3 | - | - |
| tho | 6 | a branch of the Tai languages | - |
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4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| that | 7 | As a demonstrative pronoun, that usually points out, or refers to, a person or thing previously mentioned, or supposed to be understood. That, as a demonstrative, may precede the noun to which it refers. | that which he has said is true |
| this | 7 | As a demonstrative pronoun, this denotes something that is present or near in place or time, or something just mentioned, or that is just about to be mentioned. | - |
| they | 10 | The plural of he, she, or it. They is never used adjectively, but always as a pronoun proper, and sometimes refers to persons without an antecedent expressed. | - |
| time | 6 | a reading of a point in time as given by a clock | do you know what time it is? |
| take | 8 | the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property | - |
| them | 9 | The objective case of they. | - |
| then | 7 | subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors) | then he left |
| tell | 4 | give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority | - |
| talk | 8 | exchange thoughts; talk with | We often talk business |
| than | 7 | A particle expressing comparison, used after certain adjectives and adverbs which express comparison or diversity, as more, better, other, otherwise, and the like. It is usually followed by the object compared in the nominative case. Sometimes, however, the object compared is placed in the objective case, and than is then considered by some grammarians as a preposition. Sometimes the object is expressed in a sentence, usually introduced by that. | I would rather suffer than that you should want |
| told | 5 | - | - |
| took | 8 | - | - |
| turn | 4 | to break and turn over earth especially with a plow | turn the earth in the Spring |
| true | 4 | as acknowledged | true, she is the smartest in her class |
| town | 7 | an administrative division of a county | the town is responsible for snow removal |
| team | 6 | form a team | We teamed up for this new project |
| till | 4 | a treasury for government funds | - |
| trip | 6 | get high, stoned, or drugged | He trips every weekend |
| test | 4 | trying something to find out about it | - |
| type | 9 | a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) | the capable type |
| tree | 4 | stretch (a shoe) on a shoetree | - |
| tape | 6 | measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths | the carpenter should have used his tape measure |
| tony | 7 | - | - |
| tiny | 7 | very small | tiny feet |
| taxi | 11 | a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money | - |
| tour | 4 | a period of time spent in military service | - |
| tall | 4 | too improbable to admit of belief | a tall story |
| tank | 8 | a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids | - |
| thus | 7 | an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation | - |
| tear | 4 | a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands | his story brought tears to her eyes |
| trap | 6 | to hold fast or prevent from moving | - |
| tied | 5 | closed with a lace | - |
| term | 6 | the end of gestation or point at which birth is imminent | a healthy baby born at full term |
| tail | 4 | a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements | - |
| thin | 7 | lacking excess flesh | you can't be too rich or too thin |
| thou | 7 | the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100 | - |
| tone | 4 | a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color | - |
| task | 8 | a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee | the endless task of classifying the samples |
| tune | 4 | adjust the pitches of (musical instruments) | My piano needs to be tuned |
| tale | 4 | a trivial lie | - |
| text | 11 | a book prepared for use in schools or colleges | his economics textbook is in its tenth edition |
| thee | 7 | - | - |
| tina | 4 | - | - |
| tons | 4 | a large number or amount | - |
| tend | 5 | have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined | She tends to be nervous before her lectures |
| tent | 4 | a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs) | he pitched his tent near the creek |
| troy | 7 | an ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site of the Trojan War | - |
| tire | 4 | exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress | - |
| torn | 4 | having edges that are jagged from injury | - |
| twin | 7 | being two identical | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| there | 8 | to or toward that place; away from the speaker | go there around noon! |
| think | 12 | judge or regard; look upon; judge | I think he is very smart |
| thank | 12 | express gratitude or show appreciation to | - |
| these | 8 | - | - |
| thing | 9 | a vaguely specified concern | things are going well |
| their | 8 | - | - |
| those | 8 | - | - |
| today | 9 | in these times | today almost every home has television |
| three | 8 | being one more than two | - |
| times | 7 | an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of division; the product of two numbers is computed | four times three equals twelve |
| truth | 8 | the quality of being near to the true value | the lawyer questioned the truth of my account |
| trust | 5 | complete confidence in a person or plan etc | the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust |
| tried | 6 | tested and proved useful or correct | - |
| touch | 10 | a distinguishing style | this room needs a woman's touch |
| taken | 9 | understood in a certain way; made sense of | a word taken literally |
| tired | 6 | repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse | - |
| throw | 11 | cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation | throw the lever |
| train | 5 | teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports | He is training our Olympic team |
| table | 7 | flat tableland with steep edges | - |
| teach | 10 | impart skills or knowledge to | - |
| tough | 9 | making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe | - |
| third | 9 | coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position | - |
| truck | 11 | an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling | - |
| treat | 5 | provide with choice or abundant food or drink | Don't worry about the expensive wine--I'm treating |
| taste | 5 | a strong liking | - |
| twice | 10 | to double the degree | - |
| tight | 9 | very drunk | - |
| track | 11 | any road or path affording passage especially a rough one | - |
| total | 5 | determine the sum of | - |
| teeth | 8 | the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal | - |
| truly | 8 | with sincerity; without pretense | we are truly sorry for the inconvenience |
| trick | 11 | an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers | - |
| threw | 11 | - | - |
| tommy | 12 | - | - |
| tears | 5 | the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds) | she was in tears |
| trade | 6 | engage in the trade of | - |
| trial | 5 | trying something to find out about it | a sample for ten days free trial |
| thief | 11 | a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it | - |
| toast | 5 | a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or event | - |
| tower | 8 | appear very large or occupy a commanding position | - |
| talks | 9 | a discussion intended to produce an agreement | talks between Israelis and Palestinians |
| trash | 8 | worthless material that is to be disposed of | - |
| tiger | 6 | large feline of forests in most of Asia having a tawny coat with black stripes; endangered | - |
| terms | 7 | status with respect to the relations between people or groups | on good terms with her in-laws |
| title | 5 | a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with | - |
| trace | 7 | to go back over again | we retraced the route we took last summer |
| terry | 8 | English actress (1847-1928) | - |
| thick | 14 | hard to pass through because of dense growth | thick woods |
| texas | 12 | the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico | - |
| trunk | 9 | a long flexible snout as of an elephant | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| things | 10 | any movable possession (especially articles of clothing) | she packed her things and left |
| thanks | 13 | an acknowledgment of appreciation | - |
| trying | 10 | extremely irritating to the nerves | a trying day at the office |
| taking | 11 | very attractive; capturing interest | something inexpressibly taking in his manner |
| though | 13 | - | - |
| turned | 7 | in an unpalatable state | - |
| twenty | 12 | denoting a quantity consisting of 20 items or units | - |
| taught | 10 | - | - |
| travel | 9 | change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically | We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus |
| ticket | 12 | a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc. | - |
| toilet | 6 | a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination | - |
| throat | 9 | the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone | - |
| target | 7 | the location of the target that is to be hit | - |
| tongue | 7 | a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea | - |
| theory | 12 | a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena | a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory |
| talent | 6 | natural abilities or qualities | - |
| temple | 10 | (Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation | - |
| thirty | 12 | the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three | - |
| threat | 9 | a person who inspires fear or dread | - |
| thrown | 12 | twisted together; as of filaments spun into a thread | thrown silk is raw silk that has been twisted and doubled into yarn |
| troops | 8 | soldiers collectively | - |
| twelve | 12 | denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units | - |
| toward | 10 | Approaching; coming near. | - |
| timing | 9 | the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics, mechanics) | - |
| turkey | 13 | an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual | the first experiment was a real turkey |
| tunnel | 6 | move through by or as by digging | - |
| tracks | 12 | - | - |
| tattoo | 6 | a design on the skin made by tattooing | - |
| temper | 10 | a sudden outburst of anger | his temper sparked like damp firewood |
| terror | 6 | a person who inspires fear or dread | he was the terror of the neighborhood |
| tennis | 6 | a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court | - |
| tragic | 9 | very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction | a tragic face |
| tested | 7 | tested and proved useful or correct | a tested method |
| throne | 9 | a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination | - |
| triple | 8 | increase threefold | - |
| turtle | 6 | overturn accidentally | - |
| tender | 7 | someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another | - |
| tissue | 6 | a soft thin (usually translucent) paper | - |
| tricky | 15 | having concealed difficulty | a tricky recipe to follow |
| turner | 6 | United States historian who stressed the role of the western frontier in American history (1861-1951) | - |
| trauma | 8 | any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc. | - |
| theirs | 9 | - | - |
| tomato | 8 | native to South America; widely cultivated in many varieties | - |
| thread | 10 | thread on or as if on a string | thread dried cranberries |
| tasted | 7 | - | - |
| trophy | 14 | something given as a token of victory | - |
| tucker | 12 | United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939) | - |
| thesis | 9 | a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree | - |
| thirst | 9 | have a craving, appetite, or great desire for | - |
| thrill | 9 | feel sudden intense sensation or emotion | he was thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| thought | 14 | a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty | what are your thoughts on Haiti? |
| talking | 12 | an exchange of ideas via conversation | - |
| through | 14 | having finished or arrived at completion | after the treatment, the patient is through except for follow-up |
| tonight | 11 | during the night of the present day | drop by tonight |
| trouble | 9 | a source of difficulty | one trouble after another delayed the job |
| telling | 8 | powerfully persuasive | a telling presentation |
| totally | 10 | to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly') | a totally new situation |
| teacher | 12 | a person whose occupation is teaching | - |
| towards | 11 | - | - |
| turning | 8 | a movement in a new direction | the turning of the wind |
| touched | 13 | slightly insane | - |
| traffic | 15 | social or verbal interchange (usually followed by `with') | - |
| treated | 8 | made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment | - |
| theater | 10 | the art of writing and producing plays | - |
| trained | 8 | shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form | a trained mind |
| trapped | 12 | forced to turn and face attackers | like a trapped animal |
| therapy | 15 | (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.) | heat therapy gave the best relief |
| thunder | 11 | utter words loudly and forcefully | - |
| torture | 7 | subject to torture | - |
| trusted | 8 | (of persons) worthy of trust or confidence | a sure (or trusted) friend |
| trigger | 9 | put in motion or move to act | trigger a reaction |
| thirsty | 13 | (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous | thirsty for information |
| tragedy | 12 | an event resulting in great loss and misfortune | - |
| typical | 14 | of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing | that is typical of you! |
| traitor | 7 | someone who betrays his country by committing treason | - |
| thieves | 13 | - | - |
| theatre | 10 | the art of writing and producing plays | - |
| testing | 8 | the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned | - |
| tension | 7 | the physical condition of being stretched or strained | it places great tension on the leg muscles |
| testify | 13 | provide evidence for | - |
| twisted | 11 | having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented | many of the facts seemed twisted out of any semblance to reality |
| trailer | 7 | someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind | - |
| tiffany | 16 | United States artist who developed Tiffany glass (1848-1933) | - |
| tourist | 7 | someone who travels for pleasure | - |
| tobacco | 13 | aromatic annual or perennial herbs and shrubs | - |
| teasing | 8 | playfully vexing (especially by ridicule) | - |
| trading | 9 | buying or selling securities or commodities | - |
| trainer | 7 | simulator consisting of a machine on the ground that simulates the conditions of flying a plane | - |
| teenage | 8 | being of the age 13 through 19 | teenage mothers |
| ticking | 14 | a metallic tapping sound | - |
| tearing | 8 | marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid | in a tearing rage |
| tequila | 16 | Mexican liquor made from fermented juices of an agave plant | - |
| terrace | 9 | a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below) | - |
| triumph | 14 | dwell on with satisfaction | - |
| tractor | 9 | a truck that has a cab but no body; used for pulling large trailers or vans | - |
| tribute | 9 | payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence | - |
| timothy | 15 | grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay | - |
| treason | 7 | an act of deliberate betrayal | - |
| trumpet | 11 | a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves | - |
| torment | 9 | treat cruelly | The children tormented the stuttering teacher |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| together | 12 | with cooperation and interchange | we worked together on the project |
| tomorrow | 13 | the day after today | what are our tasks for tomorrow? |
| thinking | 16 | endowed with the capacity to reason | - |
| thousand | 12 | denoting a quantity consisting of 1,000 items or units | - |
| terrible | 10 | causing fear or dread or terror | a terrible curse |
| training | 9 | activity leading to skilled behavior | - |
| treasure | 8 | accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc. | the pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies |
| teaching | 14 | the profession of a teacher | he prepared for teaching while still in college |
| touching | 14 | the event of something coming in contact with the body | - |
| transfer | 11 | transfer from one place or period to another | - |
| terrific | 13 | causing extreme terror | - |
| talented | 9 | endowed with talent or talents | - |
| terribly | 13 | used as intensifiers | terribly interesting |
| tracking | 15 | the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind | - |
| threaten | 11 | pose a threat to; present a danger to | - |
| tolerate | 8 | put up with something or somebody unpleasant | he learned to tolerate the heat |
| trousers | 8 | (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately | he had a sharp crease in his trousers |
| tortured | 9 | experiencing intense pain especially mental pain | a tortured witness to another's humiliation |
| traveled | 12 | familiar with many parts of the world | a traveled, educated man |
| thrilled | 12 | feeling intense pleasurable excitement | - |
| thirteen | 11 | being one more than twelve | - |
| teenager | 9 | a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity | - |
| troubled | 11 | characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination | these troubled areas |
| terminal | 10 | a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves | - |
| thankful | 18 | feeling or showing gratitude | a thankful smile |
| trusting | 9 | inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust | - |
| triangle | 9 | a three-sided polygon | - |
| tropical | 12 | relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator) | tropical islands |
| telegram | 11 | a message transmitted by telegraph | - |
| thorough | 15 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | a thorough nuisance |
| tripping | 13 | characterized by a buoyant rhythm | a tripping singing measure |
| treasury | 11 | negotiable debt obligations of the United States government which guarantees that interest and principal payments will be paid on time | - |
| tactical | 12 | of or pertaining to tactic or tactics | a tactical error |
| twilight | 15 | lighted by or as if by twilight | the twilight glow of the sky |
| tempered | 13 | made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment | a sword of tempered steel |
| tempting | 13 | very pleasantly inviting | a tempting repast |
| trillion | 8 | the number that is represented as a one followed by 18 zeros | in England they call a quintillion a trillion |
| tendency | 14 | a general direction in which something tends to move | the shoreward tendency of the current |
| tattooed | 9 | - | - |
| traveler | 11 | a person who changes location | - |
| truthful | 14 | expressing or given to expressing the truth | gave truthful testimony |
| teamwork | 17 | cooperative work done by a team (especially when it is effective) | it will take money, good planning and, above all, teamwork |
| temporal | 12 | the semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the time of the state or action denoted by the verb | - |
| textbook | 21 | according to or characteristic of a casebook or textbook; typical | a textbook example |
| transmit | 10 | transmit or serve as the medium for transmission | - |
| trenches | 13 | - | - |
| twisting | 12 | the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean | - |
| tortoise | 8 | usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid area except Australia and Antarctica | - |
| thumping | 16 | (used informally) very large | a thumping loss |
| tribunal | 10 | an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| therefore | 15 | (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result | therefore X must be true |
| treatment | 11 | the management of someone or something | the treatment of water sewage |
| telephone | 14 | electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds | I talked to him on the telephone |
| terrorist | 9 | a radical who employs terror as a political weapon; usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells; often uses religion as a cover for terrorist activities | - |
| tradition | 10 | a specific practice of long standing | - |
| traveling | 13 | the act of going from one place to another | - |
| territory | 12 | a region marked off for administrative or other purposes | - |
| temporary | 16 | a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis | - |
| transport | 11 | the act of moving something from one location to another | - |
| technique | 23 | skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity | - |
| terrified | 13 | thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation | the terrified horse bolted |
| technical | 16 | of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles | technical college |
| testimony | 14 | something that serves as evidence | his effort was testimony to his devotion |
| terrorism | 11 | the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear | - |
| therapist | 14 | a person skilled in a particular type of therapy | - |
| translate | 9 | make sense of a language | - |
| testament | 11 | a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die | - |
| transform | 14 | change or alter in form, appearance, or nature | This experience transformed her completely |
| travelled | 13 | familiar with many parts of the world | - |
| trembling | 14 | a shaky motion | - |
| troubling | 12 | causing distress or worry or anxiety | a new and troubling thought |
| torturing | 10 | the deliberate, systematic, or wanton infliction of physical or mental suffering by one or more persons in an attempt to force another person to yield information or to make a confession or for any other reason | it required unnatural torturing to extract a confession |
| telescope | 13 | a magnifier of images of distant objects | - |
| traumatic | 13 | psychologically painful | few experiences are more traumatic than losing a child |
| touchdown | 18 | a landing (as the wheels touch the landing field); especially of airplanes | - |
| tolerance | 11 | a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior | - |
| typically | 19 | in a typical manner | Tom was typically hostile |
| thrilling | 13 | causing a surge of emotion or excitement | a thrilling performer to watch |
| threshold | 16 | the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway | - |
| terminate | 11 | bring to an end or halt | The attack on Poland terminated the relatively peaceful period after WW I |
| threesome | 14 | three people considered as a unit | - |
| testified | 13 | - | - |
| talkative | 16 | friendly and open and willing to talk | - |
| tormented | 12 | experiencing intense pain especially mental pain | a small tormented schoolboy |
| telegraph | 15 | send cables, wires, or telegrams | - |
| thrashing | 16 | the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows | - |
| traveller | 12 | a person who changes location | - |
| taekwondo | 17 | a Korean martial art similar to karate | - |
| trademark | 16 | mark with a brand or trademark | - |
| tombstone | 13 | a stone that is used to mark a grave | - |
| timetable | 13 | a schedule listing events and the times at which they will take place | - |
| throbbing | 17 | an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart) | he felt a throbbing in his head |
| treachery | 17 | an act of deliberate betrayal | - |
| torchwood | 18 | - | - |
| toothache | 17 | an ache localized in or around a tooth | - |
| treasured | 10 | characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for | a treasured heirloom |
| twitching | 18 | a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition | - |
| toothpick | 20 | pick consisting of a small strip of wood or plastic; used to pick food from between the teeth | - |
| tasteless | 9 | lacking aesthetic or social taste | - |
| twentieth | 15 | coming next after the nineteenth in position | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| themselves | 18 | The plural of himself, herself, and itself. | - |
| television | 13 | broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects | - |
| technology | 19 | the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems | - |
| throughout | 17 | from first to last | - |
| threatened | 14 | (of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered | the spotted owl is a threatened species, not yet an endangered one |
| tournament | 12 | a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner | - |
| travelling | 14 | the act of going from one place to another | - |
| tremendous | 13 | extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact | - |
| terrifying | 17 | causing extreme terror | a terrifying wail |
| thoroughly | 20 | completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly') | - |
| temptation | 14 | the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire | - |
| transcript | 14 | a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record) | - |
| transplant | 12 | transfer from one place or period to another | The ancient Greek story was transplanted into Modern America |
| thoughtful | 20 | acting with or showing thought and good sense | - |
| toothbrush | 18 | slang for a mustache | - |
| toothpaste | 15 | a dentifrice in the form of a paste | - |
| transition | 10 | an event that results in a transformation | - |
| translator | 10 | a person who translates written messages from one language to another | - |
| technician | 17 | someone known for high skill in some intellectual or artistic technique | - |
| tenderness | 11 | a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless) | - |
| typewriter | 18 | hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time | - |
| terminated | 13 | having come or been brought to a conclusion | the abruptly terminated interview |
| trajectory | 22 | the path followed by an object moving through space | - |
| truthfully | 19 | with truth | I told him truthfully that I had just returned from my vacation |
| tragically | 16 | in a tragic manner; with tragic consequences | the adventure ended tragically |
| theatrical | 15 | a performance of a play | - |
| turbulence | 14 | a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally) | the industrial revolution was a period of great turbulence |
| triumphant | 17 | experiencing triumph | - |
| thankfully | 23 | in a thankful manner; with thanks | he accepted thankfully my apologies |
| testifying | 17 | - | - |
| terminator | 12 | someone who exterminates (especially someone whose occupation is the extermination of troublesome rodents and insects) | - |
| thereafter | 16 | from that time on | thereafter he never called again |
| telephoned | 16 | - | - |
| tablecloth | 17 | a covering spread over a dining table | - |
| trilateral | 10 | having three sides | a trilateral figure |
| terrorized | 20 | - | - |
| tambourine | 14 | a shallow drum with a single drumhead and with metallic disks in the sides | - |
| tumbleweed | 18 | bushy annual weed of central North America having greenish flowers and winged seeds | - |
| trampoline | 14 | gymnastic apparatus consisting of a strong canvas sheet attached with springs to a metal frame; used for tumbling | - |
| terminally | 15 | at the end | terminally ill |
| tourniquet | 19 | bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure | - |
| thundering | 15 | extraordinarily big or impressive | a thundering success |
| triangular | 11 | having three sides | - |
| tightening | 15 | the act of making something tighter | the tightening of economic controls |
| telepathic | 17 | communicating without apparent physical signals | - |
| toxicology | 23 | the branch of pharmacology that deals with the nature and effects and treatments of poisons | - |
| thousandth | 17 | one part in a thousand equal parts | - |
| thunderous | 14 | loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss | - |
| turnaround | 11 | act or process of unloading and loading and servicing a vessel or aircraft for a return trip | - |
| thirteenth | 16 | coming next after the twelfth in position | - |
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Imagine a world where words starting with T take center stage, transforming our conversations with their tantalizing twists and turns. From the tiniest tickle of "tiny" to the thunderous impact of "tornado," these words wield a unique power in language and pronunciation. Get ready to delve into the intriguing realm of T-words, where each letter combination crafts meaning, sound, and sometimes, sheer fun. Along the way, we’ll uncover fascinating examples that make these words irresistibly captivating.
About words starting with T
The letter T is a titan in the English language, often found at the beginning of words that shape our daily discourse. Whether it's the soft whisper of "tender" or the precise tick of "time," T's versatility is unmatched. This letter can start words that describe tactile sensations, moments, and even abstract concepts, making it essential for conveying a wide array of meanings. For instance, think about how the word "team" evolves into "teammate" or "teamwork," each variation building upon the foundational T to create nuanced expressions.
T's position at the beginning of words also influences pronunciation in delightful ways. When paired with H, it forms the digraph "th," leading to words like "think" and "thank," where the sound can either be voiced or voiceless. The letter combination TR brings a rolling resonance in words like "train" and "trust." These phonetic features make T not just a letter but a linguistic tool that shapes our speech patterns and enriches our vocabulary.
Popular word examples
Here's a taste of some popular words starting with T, each bringing its own flavor to our language.
Tea
- Definition: A hot beverage made by infusing dried, crushed tea leaves in boiling water.
- Example in a Sentence: I like to start my day with a steaming cup of tea.
- Fun Fact: Tea is the second most consumed drink in the world, after water!
Travel
- Definition: To make a journey, typically of some length or abroad.
- Example in a Sentence: She loves to travel and explore new cultures.
- Fun Fact: The word "travel" comes from the Old French word "travailler," which means "to work hard."
Tree
- Definition: A perennial plant with an elongated stem, or trunk, supporting branches and leaves.
- Example in a Sentence: The old oak tree in the park is over 100 years old.
- Fun Fact: Trees are crucial for absorbing carbon dioxide and providing oxygen.
Treasure
- Definition: A quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects.
- Example in a Sentence: Pirates are often depicted searching for buried treasure.
- Fun Fact: The concept of a treasure hunt has been used in literature and films to create thrilling adventures.
Tiger
- Definition: A large wild cat with a reddish-orange coat and black stripes.
- Example in a Sentence: The tiger prowled through the jungle silently.
- Fun Fact: Tigers are the largest species of the cat family.
Technology
- Definition: The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.
- Example in a Sentence: Advances in technology have revolutionized communication.
- Fun Fact: The term "technology" comes from the Greek words "techne" (art, skill) and "logos" (word, speech).
Thunder
- Definition: A loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash due to the expansion of rapidly heated air.
- Example in a Sentence: The thunderstorm shook the windows of the house.
- Fun Fact: Thunder can be heard up to 10 miles away from the lightning strike.
Turtle
- Definition: A reptile with a bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs that acts as a shield.
- Example in a Sentence: The turtle slowly made its way back to the ocean after hatching.
- Fun Fact: Some turtles can live to be over 100 years old.
Tradition
- Definition: The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation.
- Example in a Sentence: It is a tradition in our family to gather for dinner every Sunday.
- Fun Fact: Many holidays around the world are based on centuries-old traditions.
Talent
- Definition: Natural aptitude or skill.
- Example in a Sentence: She has a talent for playing the piano.
- Fun Fact: The word "talent" originally referred to a unit of weight or money in ancient Greece.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For the Scrabble enthusiasts out there, here are some high-scoring words starting with T that can give you an edge in the game.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Tranquil | 17 | Free from disturbance; calm. |
| Tzardom | 19 | The domain or regime of a tsar. |
| Thwack | 18 | To strike forcefully with a sharp blow. |
| Twelfth | 15 | Constituting number twelve in a sequence; 12th. |
| Topaz | 16 | A precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or pale blue. |
| Tzatziki | 28 | A Greek dip or spread made of yogurt, cucumber, and garlic. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle lovers, rejoice! Here are some five-letter T-words that might just help you solve your next puzzle.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tweak | To make slight changes to improve something. |
| Toast | Sliced bread browned by exposure to heat. |
| Trend | A general direction in which something is developing. |
| Truce | An agreement between enemies to stop fighting. |
| Thorn | A stiff, sharp-pointed, woody projection on the stem or other part of a plant. |
| Trust | Firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something. |
| Taint | A trace of a bad or undesirable quality or substance. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Let's venture into the extraordinary with some rare and unusual words starting with T.
Tintinnabulation
- Definition: The ringing or sound of bells.
- Interesting Fact: This word was coined by Edgar Allan Poe in his poem "The Bells."
- Example in a Sentence: The tintinnabulation of the church bells filled the air with a melodious sound.
Triskaidekaphobia
- Definition: Extreme superstition regarding the number thirteen.
- Interesting Fact: Many buildings skip the 13th floor in elevators due to this superstition.
- Example in a Sentence: His triskaidekaphobia was so severe that he refused to leave his house on Friday the 13th.
Terpsichorean
- Definition: Relating to dancing.
- Interesting Fact: Named after Terpsichore, one of the nine Muses in Greek mythology, who was the goddess of dance.
- Example in a Sentence: The terpsichorean performance left the audience in awe.
Tatterdemalion
- Definition: A person dressed in ragged clothing.
- Interesting Fact: This word dates back to the 1600s and combines "tatter" (rag) with "demalion" (unknown origin).
- Example in a Sentence: The tatterdemalion figure wandered the streets, looking for shelter.
Turophile
- Definition: A connoisseur or lover of cheese.
- Interesting Fact: The word combines the Greek "turos" (cheese) with "philos" (loving).
- Example in a Sentence: As a true turophile, she could identify dozens of cheese varieties by taste alone.
Final words
From everyday staples to rare linguistic gems, words starting with T bring a tapestry of texture to our language. They tantalize our tongues, twist our thoughts, and transform our tales. So next time you come across a T-word, take a moment to appreciate its unique role in the lexicon of life.
