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8-Letter Words Starting With TENDE

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Popular 8-Letter Words Starting With TENDE

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

All 8-Letter Words Starting With TENDE 5 words

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

Our combined English word list has 5 eight-letter words that start with TENDE. They average 11.2 points and the best is TENDENCY (14 points).

Total words
5
Average Scrabble score
11.2
out of 14 max
Everyday words
80%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
Y
40% of words

Most common last letters

  • y 40%
  • d 20%
  • e 20%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with TENDE

t 1e 1n 1d 2e 1n 1c 3y 4

T 1 + E 1 + N 1 + D 2 + E 1 + N 1 + C 3 + Y 4 = 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).

tendency

  1. nounan attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others“he had an inclination to give up too easily”
  2. nounan inclination to do something“he felt leanings toward frivolity”
  3. nouna characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect“the alkaline inclination of the local waters”
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How many eight-letter words that start with TENDE are there?

There are 5 eight-letter words that start with TENDE 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 TENDE?

TENDENCY is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are TENDERLY (12), TENDENCE (11), TENDERED (10).

What are some common eight-letter words that start with TENDE?

Everyday examples include TENDENCY, TENDERLY, TENDERER, TENDERED. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.