With TERN
3 words, 1 of them common · highest scoring is stern at 5 points
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About 5 Letter Words With TERN
There are 3 five letter words containing TERN in our dictionary. The highest scoring is stern at 5 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 1 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — STERN among them.
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5 Letter Words With TERN at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words With TERN
- stern5
- terne5
- terns5
Common 5 Letter Words With TERN
- stern5
5 Letter Words With TERN Defined
- sternAdjective · 5 points
- (of a person or their manner) serious and unrelenting, especially in asserting authority or exercising discipline
5 Letter Words With TERN: Questions
How many five letter words containing TERN are there?
There are 3 five letter words containing TERN in our dictionary, and 1 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words containing TERN?
STERN is the highest scoring option at 5 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words containing TERN?
STERN are among the most familiar five letter words containing TERN. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words containing TERN 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.