Starting With TU
3 words · highest scoring is tub at 5 points
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About 3 Letter Words Starting With TU
There are 3 three letter words starting with TU in our dictionary. The highest scoring is tub at 5 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 3 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — TUB, TUG, TUM among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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3 Letter Words Starting With TU at a Glance
Highest Scoring 3 Letter Words Starting With TU
- tub5
- tum5
- tug4
Common 3 Letter Words Starting With TU
- tub5
- tug4
- tum5
3 Letter Words Starting With TU by Last Letter
3 Letter Words Starting With TU Defined
- tubNoun · 5 points
- a wide, open, deep, typically round container with a flat bottom used for holding liquids, growing plants, etc.
- tugVerb · 4 points
- pull (something) hard or suddenly
- tumNoun · 5 points
- a person's stomach or abdomen
3 Letter Words Starting With TU: Questions
How many three letter words starting with TU are there?
There are 3 three letter words starting with TU in our dictionary, and 3 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among three letter words starting with TU?
TUB is the highest scoring option at 5 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common three letter words starting with TU?
TUB, TUG, TUM are among the most familiar three letter words starting with TU. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these three letter words starting with TU valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.