4 letter words starting with t
Dive into the terrific world of four-letter words starting with 'T'! Whether you're a word game enthusiast or just curious, this collection will tickle your brain and tantalize your vocabulary. From 'taco' to 'tree', explore how these tiny titans can add flavor and fun to your language adventures!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| told | 5 | - | - |
| 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 |
| 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 | - | - |
| taxi | 11 | a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money | - |
| tiny | 7 | very small | tiny feet |
| 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 |
| thin | 7 | lacking excess flesh | you can't be too rich or too thin |
| tail | 4 | a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements | - |
| 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 |
| thee | 7 | - | - |
| text | 11 | a book prepared for use in schools or colleges | his economics textbook is in its tenth edition |
| tale | 4 | a trivial lie | - |
| tina | 4 | - | - |
| tons | 4 | a large number or amount | - |
| troy | 7 | an ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site of the Trojan War | - |
| 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 |
| 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 | - |
| tech | 9 | a school teaching mechanical and industrial arts and the applied sciences | - |
| tool | 4 | ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it | We tooled down the street |
| tube | 6 | a hollow cylindrical shape | - |
| tomb | 8 | a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone) | - |
| tick | 10 | a metallic tapping sound | he counted the ticks of the clock |
| tara | 4 | a village in eastern Ireland (northwest of Dublin); seat of Irish kings until 6th century | - |
| toss | 4 | the act of flipping a coin | - |
| toby | 9 | a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat | - |
| tore | 4 | commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column | - |
| tide | 5 | there are usually two high and two low tides each day | - |
| tang | 5 | a common rockweed used in preparing kelp and as manure | - |
| tong | 5 | - | - |
| tidy | 8 | put (things or places) in order | - |
| tops | 6 | of the highest quality | she is absolutely tops |
| tuck | 10 | fit snugly into | tuck your shirttail in |
| trey | 7 | the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one | - |
| tuna | 4 | tropical American prickly pear of Jamaica | - |
| thud | 8 | make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants | - |
| thug | 8 | an aggressive and violent young criminal | - |
| turf | 7 | surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots | - |
| turk | 8 | a native or inhabitant of Turkey | - |
| toad | 5 | any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species | - |
| toll | 4 | value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something | - |
| turd | 5 | obscene terms for feces | - |
| tart | 4 | a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money | - |
| trim | 6 | cut down on; make a reduction in | - |
| twat | 7 | a man who is a stupid incompetent fool | - |
| tofu | 7 | cheeselike food made of curdled soybean milk | - |
| tray | 7 | an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food | - |
| teen | 4 | being of the age 13 through 19 | teenage mothers |
| tile | 4 | a thin flat slab of fired clay used for roofing | - |
| taco | 6 | (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Mexican descent | - |
| ting | 5 | a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell | - |
| tram | 6 | a four-wheeled wagon that runs on tracks in a mine | a tramcar carries coal out of a coal mine |
| trek | 8 | a journey by ox wagon (especially an organized migration by a group of settlers) | - |
| tung | 5 | Chinese tree bearing seeds that yield tung oil | - |
| tame | 6 | correct by punishment or discipline | - |
| tyre | 7 | hoop that covers a wheel | - |
| tate | 4 | United States poet and critic (1899-1979) | - |
| tsar | 4 | a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917) | - |
| temp | 8 | a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis | - |
| taps | 6 | (military) signal to turn the lights out | - |
| tori | 4 | - | - |
| tilt | 4 | a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances | - |
| taro | 4 | herb of the Pacific islands grown throughout the tropics for its edible root and in temperate areas as an ornamental for its large glossy leaves | - |
| tory | 7 | a member of political party in Great Britain that has been known as the Conservative Party since 1832; was the opposition party to the Whigs | - |
| tack | 10 | gear for a horse | - |
| trio | 4 | a set of three similar things considered as a unit | - |
| twig | 8 | understand, usually after some initial difficulty | - |
| trot | 4 | run at a moderately swift pace | - |
| tiki | 8 | - | - |
| teal | 4 | a blue-green color or pigment | - |
| tosh | 7 | pretentious or silly talk or writing | - |
| toil | 4 | productive work (especially physical work done for wages) | - |
| tiff | 10 | a quarrel about petty points | - |
| thru | 7 | - | - |
| toke | 8 | a puff of a marijuana or hashish cigarette | the boys took a few tokes on a joint |
| tink | 8 | make or emit a high sound | tinkling bells |
| tout | 4 | one who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack) | - |
| toot | 4 | make a loud noise | - |
| tres | 4 | - | - |
| twit | 7 | aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing | - |
| thaw | 10 | the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid | the thawing of a frozen turkey takes several hours |
| toro | 4 | - | - |
| tact | 6 | consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense | - |
| tuba | 6 | the lowest brass wind instrument | - |
| tome | 6 | a (usually) large and scholarly book | - |
| titi | 4 | tree of low-lying coastal areas of southeastern United States having glossy leaves and racemes of fragrant white flowers | - |
| tana | 4 | - | - |
| tier | 4 | a worker who ties something | - |
| tala | 4 | the basic unit of money in Western Samoa | - |
| tzar | 13 | a male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917) | - |
| tusk | 8 | remove the tusks of animals | tusk an elephant |
| taka | 8 | the basic unit of money in Bangladesh; equal to 100 paisa | - |
| tutu | 4 | South African prelate and leader of the antiapartheid struggle (born in 1931) | - |
| tele | 4 | - | - |
| tush | 7 | the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on | - |
| tora | 4 | - | - |
| tarp | 6 | waterproofed canvas | - |
| tote | 4 | carry with difficulty | - |
| tine | 4 | prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler | - |
| toga | 5 | a one-piece cloak worn by men in ancient Rome | - |
| toon | 4 | a film made by photographing a series of cartoon drawings to give the illusion of movement when projected in rapid sequence | - |
| toed | 5 | having a toe or toes of a specified kind; often used in combination | long-toed |
| trig | 5 | neat and smart in appearance | the trig corporal in his jaunty cap |
| teil | 4 | - | - |
| tint | 4 | a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color | - |
| teat | 4 | the small projection of a mammary gland | - |
| taut | 4 | pulled or drawn tight | taut sails |
| trod | 5 | - | - |
| tonk | 8 | - | - |
| toom | 6 | - | - |
| teak | 8 | hard strong durable yellowish-brown wood of teak trees; resistant to insects and to warping; used for furniture and in shipbuilding | - |
| tyke | 11 | a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement | - |
| taos | 4 | a member of the Pueblo people living in northern New Mexico | - |
| thro | 7 | - | - |
| typo | 9 | a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind | - |
| tuff | 10 | hard volcanic rock composed of compacted volcanic ash | - |
| thar | 7 | - | - |
| topi | 6 | a lightweight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun | - |
| tuft | 7 | a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass | - |
| thon | 7 | - | - |
| twee | 7 | affectedly dainty or refined | - |
| toff | 10 | informal term for an upper-class or wealthy person | - |
| tums | 6 | an antacid | - |
| teem | 6 | be teeming, be abuzz | The plaza is teeming with undercover policemen |
| tarn | 4 | a mountain lake (especially one formed by glaciers) | - |
| tach | 9 | measuring instrument for indicating speed of rotation | - |
| trad | 5 | traditional jazz as revived in the 1950s | - |
| tyne | 7 | a river in northern England that flows east to the North Sea | - |
| tyro | 7 | someone new to a field or activity | - |
| tain | 4 | - | - |
| tern | 4 | small slender gull having narrow wings and a forked tail | - |
| tamp | 8 | press down tightly | tamp the coffee grinds in the container to make espresso |
| talc | 6 | a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder | - |
| tody | 8 | tiny insectivorous West Indian bird having red-and-green plumage and a long straight bill | - |
| tare | 4 | weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous | - |
| tipi | 6 | a Native American tent; usually of conical shape | - |
| trop | 6 | - | - |
| tees | 4 | - | - |
| tret | 4 | - | - |
| tort | 4 | (law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought | - |
| tane | 4 | - | - |
| tatu | 4 | about three feet long exclusive of tail | - |
| tael | 4 | a unit of weight used in east Asia approximately equal to 1.3 ounces | - |
| thir | 7 | - | - |
| tole | 4 | enameled or lacquered metalware (usually gilded and elaborately painted); popular in the 18th century | the Pennsylvania Dutch tole watering can might be a reproduction but it looks convincing |
| togs | 5 | informal terms for clothing | - |
| tope | 6 | a dome-shaped shrine erected by Buddhists | - |
| tump | 8 | - | - |
| thae | 7 | - | - |
| trog | 5 | - | - |
| tola | 4 | - | - |
| teel | 4 | - | - |
| tiro | 4 | someone new to a field or activity | - |
| toey | 7 | - | - |
| toco | 6 | - | - |
| tabi | 6 | a sock with a separation for the big toe; worn with thong sandals by the Japanese | - |
| tost | 4 | - | - |
| tufa | 7 | a soft porous rock consisting of calcium carbonate deposited from springs rich in lime | - |
| tapa | 6 | a paperlike cloth made in the South Pacific by pounding tapa bark | - |
| tapu | 6 | - | - |
| tass | 4 | - | - |
| thew | 10 | - | - |
| taal | 4 | an official language of the Republic of South Africa; closely related to Dutch and Flemish | - |
| turr | 4 | - | - |
| trou | 4 | - | - |
| trem | 6 | - | - |
| tiyn | 7 | - | - |
| tiks | 8 | - | - |
| tifo | 7 | - | - |
| tian | 4 | - | - |
| tein | 4 | - | - |
| tase | 4 | - | - |
| tosa | 4 | - | - |
| tows | 7 | - | - |
| towt | 7 | - | - |
| towy | 10 | - | - |
| toyo | 7 | - | - |
| toys | 7 | - | - |
| toze | 13 | - | - |
| tose | 4 | - | - |
| tots | 4 | - | - |
| touk | 8 | - | - |
| toun | 4 | - | - |
| trat | 4 | - | - |
| trin | 4 | - | - |
| tron | 4 | - | - |
| trie | 4 | - | - |
| trez | 13 | - | - |
| tref | 7 | not conforming to dietary laws | - |
| trew | 7 | - | - |
| toge | 5 | - | - |
| tolt | 4 | - | - |
| tolu | 4 | aromatic yellowish brown balsam from the tolu balsam tree used especially in cough syrups | - |
| tomo | 6 | - | - |
| toms | 6 | - | - |
| toho | 7 | - | - |
| toit | 4 | - | - |
| toko | 8 | - | - |
| torc | 6 | - | - |
| torr | 4 | a unit of pressure equal to 0.001316 atmosphere; named after Torricelli | - |
| tors | 4 | - | - |
| topo | 6 | - | - |
| toph | 9 | - | - |
| tyes | 7 | - | - |
| tygs | 8 | - | - |
| tyin | 7 | - | - |
| tymp | 11 | - | - |
| tynd | 8 | - | - |
| tyer | 7 | - | - |
| tyee | 7 | - | - |
| tway | 10 | - | - |
| twos | 7 | - | - |
| tyde | 8 | - | - |
| tyed | 8 | - | - |
| typp | 11 | - | - |
| typy | 12 | - | - |
| tyte | 7 | - | - |
| twas | 7 | - | - |
| tubs | 6 | - | - |
| tugs | 5 | - | - |
| tuis | 4 | - | - |
| tuan | 4 | - | - |
| trow | 7 | - | - |
| trug | 5 | - | - |
| trye | 7 | - | - |
| tryp | 9 | - | - |
| tsks | 8 | - | - |
| tule | 4 | - | - |
| turm | 6 | - | - |
| tuts | 4 | - | - |
| tuzz | 22 | - | - |
| twae | 7 | - | - |
| tund | 5 | - | - |
| tuns | 4 | - | - |
| tuny | 7 | - | - |
| tups | 6 | - | - |
| twal | 7 | - | - |
| teer | 4 | - | - |
| teff | 10 | an African grass economically important as a cereal grass (yielding white flour of good quality) as well as for forage and hay | - |
| tefs | 7 | - | - |
| tegg | 6 | - | - |
| teek | 8 | - | - |
| teed | 5 | - | - |
| teas | 4 | - | - |
| tecs | 6 | - | - |
| teds | 5 | - | - |
| tedy | 8 | - | - |
| tegs | 5 | - | - |
| tegu | 5 | a city in southeastern South Korea | - |
| tehr | 7 | - | - |
| tene | 4 | - | - |
| tens | 4 | - | - |
| tepa | 6 | - | - |
| terf | 7 | - | - |
| tems | 6 | - | - |
| tela | 4 | - | - |
| teld | 5 | - | - |
| tels | 4 | - | - |
| telt | 4 | - | - |
| teme | 6 | - | - |
| tans | 4 | - | - |
| tams | 6 | - | - |
| tanh | 7 | - | - |
| tars | 4 | - | - |
| tava | 7 | - | - |
| tavs | 7 | - | - |
| tawa | 7 | - | - |
| taws | 7 | - | - |
| tawt | 7 | - | - |
| taxa | 11 | - | - |
| tays | 7 | - | - |
| taus | 4 | - | - |
| tash | 7 | - | - |
| tath | 7 | - | - |
| tats | 4 | - | - |
| tatt | 4 | - | - |
| tead | 5 | - | - |
| tika | 8 | - | - |
| tins | 4 | - | - |
| tips | 6 | - | - |
| tipt | 6 | - | - |
| tike | 8 | a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement | - |
| tils | 4 | - | - |
| tind | 5 | - | - |
| tirl | 4 | - | - |
| tirr | 4 | - | - |
| tods | 5 | - | - |
| toea | 4 | 100 toea equal 1 kina in Papua New Guinea | - |
| toes | 4 | - | - |
| toft | 7 | - | - |
| tocs | 6 | - | - |
| tite | 4 | - | - |
| tits | 4 | - | - |
| tivy | 10 | - | - |
| tizz | 22 | - | - |
| tock | 10 | - | - |
| tigs | 5 | - | - |
| tete | 4 | - | - |
| thig | 8 | - | - |
| thio | 7 | - | - |
| teth | 7 | the 9th letter of the Hebrew alphabet | - |
| tets | 4 | - | - |
| tews | 7 | - | - |
| tids | 5 | - | - |
| ties | 4 | - | - |
| tift | 7 | - | - |
| tics | 6 | - | - |
| tiar | 4 | - | - |
| tice | 6 | - | - |
| tich | 9 | - | - |
| tige | 5 | - | - |
| tabs | 6 | - | - |
| tabu | 6 | a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature | - |
| tace | 6 | - | - |
| tads | 5 | - | - |
| taed | 5 | - | - |
| taki | 8 | - | - |
| taks | 8 | - | - |
| taky | 11 | - | - |
| tali | 4 | - | - |
| tait | 4 | - | - |
| taes | 4 | - | - |
| tags | 5 | - | - |
| taha | 7 | - | - |
| tahr | 7 | - | - |
| taig | 5 | - | - |
| tais | 4 | - | - |
Welcome to the playful world of words! Let's dive into the exciting universe where language meets fun with four-letter words that start with T. These words are not just a linguistic delight but also pack a punch in pronunciation and meaning. From everyday staples to obscure gems, these words highlight the transformative power of T in our vocabulary. Whether you're a wordsmith, a Scrabble enthusiast, or just a lover of language, prepare to be intrigued by some tantalizing examples.
About "4 letter words starting with T"
The letter T is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language, making its mark in many four-letter words. Its crisp, tongue-tapping sound often serves as an anchor for words, giving them a solid beginning. Take "task," for example, where the T sets the tone for action and duty. The placement of T at the start often signals a straightforward and clear pronunciation, which adds to its appeal and usefulness in communication.
Moreover, T's presence can shape the meaning and usage of words significantly. In "tent," the T lends itself to creating a sense of structure and shelter. Its versatility is evident in how it interacts with vowels and other consonants, resulting in a variety of sounds and meanings. This makes four-letter words starting with T not only common but also crucial in everyday language, enhancing both written and spoken communication with their distinct character.
Popular word examples
Four-letter words that start with T are surprisingly versatile and frequently used in daily conversations. Here are some of the popular ones:
Task
- Definition: A piece of work to be done or undertaken.
- Example in a Sentence: "She completed the task before the deadline."
- Fun Fact: The word "task" originates from the Latin "taxare," meaning to evaluate or handle.
Tree
- Definition: A perennial plant with an elongated stem, or trunk, supporting branches and leaves.
- Example in a Sentence: "The old oak tree stood tall in the backyard."
- Fun Fact: Trees are mentioned in many mythologies and religions, often symbolizing life and growth.
Tide
- Definition: The alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day at a particular place.
- Example in a Sentence: "The tide was high, covering the sandy beach."
- Fun Fact: The gravitational pull of the moon and the sun causes tides on Earth.
Tool
- Definition: A device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out a particular function.
- Example in a Sentence: "A hammer is a useful tool for any carpenter."
- Fun Fact: Tools have been used by humans for over 2 million years, marking significant advancements in civilization.
Talk
- Definition: To speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings; to converse.
- Example in a Sentence: "They like to talk about their favorite books."
- Fun Fact: Talking is a fundamental aspect of human communication, distinguishing us from other species.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For those who love the game of Scrabble, knowing high-scoring words can be a game-changer. Here are some high-scoring four-letter words starting with T:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Text | 11 | Written or printed words. |
| Tzar | 13 | An emperor of Russia before 1917. |
| Twig | 8 | A small thin branch of a tree or bush. |
| Tomb | 8 | A large vault for burying the dead. |
| Twit | 7 | A silly or foolish person. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
If you're a fan of Wordle, having a list of useful five-letter words starting with T can be invaluable. Here are some to keep in mind:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Train | Teach a person or animal a particular skill. |
| Tonic | A medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigor or well-being. |
| Trace | Find or discover by investigation. |
| Toast | Sliced bread browned on both sides by exposure to heat. |
| Trend | A general direction in which something is developing. |
| Treat | Behave toward or deal with in a certain way. |
| Twist | Form into a bent, curling, or distorted shape. |
Unusual and rare word examples
For those with a penchant for the peculiar, here are some unusual or rare four-letter words starting with T:
Tace
- Definition: A piece of plate armor that protects the thigh.
- Interesting Fact: The word "tace" comes from the Latin "tacere," meaning to be silent, likely referring to the armor's seamless appearance.
- Example in a Sentence: "The knight's tace gleamed in the sunlight."
Tref
- Definition: Not satisfying Jewish dietary laws.
- Interesting Fact: Tref is derived from the Hebrew word "ṭārēf," meaning torn or unclean.
- Example in a Sentence: "The dish was considered tref because it contained pork."
Tump
- Definition: A small hill or mound.
- Interesting Fact: The word "tump" is a regional term primarily used in southern parts of the United States.
- Example in a Sentence: "They picnicked on the grassy tump overlooking the valley."
Tyro
- Definition: A beginner or novice.
- Interesting Fact: "Tyro" comes from the Latin "tiro," meaning young soldier or recruit.
- Example in a Sentence: "As a tyro in chess, she eagerly learned new strategies."
Tiff
- Definition: A petty quarrel.
- Interesting Fact: The origin of "tiff" is unknown, but it first appeared in the English language in the 18th century.
- Example in a Sentence: "They had a little tiff over the TV remote."
Final words
Four-letter words starting with T may be small, but they pack a mighty punch in the world of language and games. Whether you're playing Scrabble, solving puzzles, or just enjoying the quirks of English, these words offer endless possibilities and fun. So next time you encounter a word beginning with T, remember the transformative power it holds!
