Ending in TAN
8 words · highest scoring is permatan at 12 points
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About 8 Letter Words Ending in TAN
There are 8 eight letter words ending in TAN in our dictionary. The highest scoring is permatan at 12 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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. This list is also searched as words ending with TAN — it is the same set either way.
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8 Letter Words Ending in TAN at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Ending in TAN
- permatan12
- rambutan12
- sumpitan12
- insectan10
- sorbitan10
- losartan8
- tarlatan8
- tarletan8
8 Letter Words Ending in TAN by First Letter
8 Letter Words Ending in TAN Defined
- permatanNoun · 12 points
- a permanent suntan
- rambutanNoun · 12 points
- a red, plum-sized tropical fruit with soft spines and a slightly acidic taste
- sumpitanNoun · 12 points
- A long blowpipe made from a hollowed cane, used as a traditional weapon by indigenous peoples of Borneo and surrounding islands.
- sorbitanNoun · 10 points
- any of a group of compounds which are cyclic ethers derived from sorbitol or its derivatives
- tarlatanNoun · 8 points
- a thin, open-weave muslin fabric, used for stiffening ball dresses
8 Letter Words Ending in TAN: Questions
How many eight letter words ending in TAN are there?
There are 8 eight letter words ending in TAN in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words ending in TAN?
PERMATAN is the highest scoring option at 12 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words ending in TAN?
INSECTAN, PERMATAN, SUMPITAN are among the most familiar eight letter words ending in TAN. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words ending in 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.