With TERN
7 words · highest scoring is external at 15 points
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About 8 Letter Words With TERN
There are 7 eight letter words containing TERN in our dictionary. The highest scoring is external at 15 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 7 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ETERNITY, INTERNAL, MATERNAL 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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8 Letter Words With TERN at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With TERN
- external15
- eternity11
- maternal10
- paternal10
- patterns10
- internal8
- lanterns8
Common 8 Letter Words With TERN
- eternity11
- external15
- internal8
- lanterns8
- maternal10
- paternal10
- patterns10
8 Letter Words With TERN Defined
- eternityNoun · 11 points
- infinite or unending time
- externalAdjective · 15 points
- belonging to or forming the outer surface or structure of something
- internalAdjective · 8 points
- of or situated on the inside
- lanternsNoun · 8 points
- a lamp with a transparent case protecting the flame or electric bulb, and typically having a handle by which it may be carried or hung
- maternalAdjective · 10 points
- relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth
- paternalAdjective · 10 points
- of or appropriate to a father
8 Letter Words With TERN: Questions
How many eight letter words containing TERN are there?
There are 7 eight letter words containing TERN in our dictionary, and 7 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing TERN?
EXTERNAL is the highest scoring option at 15 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing TERN?
ETERNITY, INTERNAL, MATERNAL are among the most familiar eight letter words containing TERN. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight 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.