Starting With TER
4 words · highest scoring is terry at 8 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With TER
There are 4 five letter words starting with TER in our dictionary. The highest scoring is terry at 8 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 4 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — TERMS, TERRA, TERRY 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 TER at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With TER
- terry8
- terms7
- terra5
- terse5
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With TER
- terms7
- terra5
- terry8
- terse5
5 Letter Words Starting With TER by Last Letter
5 Letter Words Starting With TER Defined
- termsNoun · 7 points
- a word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or branch of study
- terraNoun · 5 points
- land or territory
- terryNoun · 8 points
- a fabric with raised uncut loops of thread covering both surfaces, used especially for towels
- terseAdjective · 5 points
- sparing in the use of words; abrupt
5 Letter Words Starting With TER: Questions
How many five letter words starting with TER are there?
There are 4 five letter words starting with TER in our dictionary, and 4 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with TER?
TERRY is the highest scoring option at 8 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with TER?
TERMS, TERRA, TERRY are among the most familiar five letter words starting with TER. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with TER 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.