Starting With TA
19 words · highest scoring is taxonomy at 20 points
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About 8 Letter Words Starting With TA
There are 19 eight letter words starting with TA in our dictionary. The highest scoring is taxonomy at 20 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 19 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — TABLETOP, TAKEDOWN, TAPESTRY 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.
8 Letter Words Starting With TA at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With TA
- taxonomy20
- taxpayer20
- takeaway18
- takedown16
- tackling15
- takeover15
- taxation15
- tapestry13
Common 8 Letter Words Starting With TA
- tabletop12
- tactical12
- tailored9
- takeover15
- talisman10
- tapering11
- tattooed9
- taxation15
8 Letter Words Starting With TA Defined
- tabletopNoun · 12 points
- the horizontal top part of a table
- tailgateNoun · 9 points
- a hinged flap at the back of a truck that can be lowered or removed when loading or unloading the vehicle
- takedownNoun · 16 points
- a wrestling manoeuvre in which an opponent is swiftly brought to the mat from a standing position
- talismanNoun · 10 points
- an object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck
- tapestryNoun · 13 points
- a piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by weaving coloured weft threads or by embroidering on canvas, used as a wall hanging or soft furnishing
- tauntingAdjective · 9 points
- intended to provoke someone in an insulting or contemptuous manner
8 Letter Words Starting With TA: Questions
How many eight letter words starting with TA are there?
There are 19 eight letter words starting with TA in our dictionary, and 19 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with TA?
TAXONOMY is the highest scoring option at 20 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words starting with TA?
TABLETOP, TAKEDOWN, TAPESTRY are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with TA. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words starting with TA 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.