Starting With TAN
3 words · highest scoring is tangy at 9 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With TAN
There are 3 five letter words starting with TAN in our dictionary. The highest scoring is tangy at 9 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 3 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — TANGO, TANGY, TANKS 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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5 Letter Words Starting With TAN at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With TAN
- tangy9
- tanks9
- tango6
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With TAN
- tango6
- tangy9
- tanks9
5 Letter Words Starting With TAN by Last Letter
5 Letter Words Starting With TAN Defined
- tangoNoun · 6 points
- a ballroom dance originating in Buenos Aires, characterized by marked rhythms and postures and abrupt pauses
- tangyAdjective · 9 points
- having a strong, piquant flavour or smell
- tanksNoun · 9 points
- a large receptacle or storage chamber, especially for liquid or gas
5 Letter Words Starting With TAN: Questions
How many five letter words starting with TAN are there?
There are 3 five letter words starting with TAN in our dictionary, and 3 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with TAN?
TANGY is the highest scoring option at 9 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with TAN?
TANGO, TANGY, TANKS are among the most familiar five letter words starting with TAN. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with TAN 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.