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8-Letter Words Starting With ETC

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Popular 8-Letter Words Starting With ETC

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 8-Letter Words Starting With ETC 3 words

How common is ETC at the start of eight-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 3 eight-letter words that start with ETC. They average 12.3 points and the best is ETCHINGS (14 points).

Total words
3
Average Scrabble score
12.3
out of 14 max
Everyday words
33%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
66.7% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 66.7%
  • a 33.3%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with ETC

e 1t 1c 3h 4i 1n 1g 2s 1

E 1 + T 1 + C 3 + H 4 + I 1 + N 1 + G 2 + S 1 = 14 points

Double word
28 pts
Triple word
42 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

etchings

Form of etching

  1. nounan impression made from an etched plate
  2. nounan etched plate made with the use of acid
  3. nounmaking engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them
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How many eight-letter words that start with ETC are there?

There are 3 eight-letter words that start with ETC in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with ETC?

ETCHINGS is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are ETCHANTS (13), ETCETERA (10).

Which rare eight-letter words that start with ETC score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include ETCHANTS (13), ETCETERA (10). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.