11-Letter Words Starting With TESS
- 4 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
All 11-Letter Words Starting With TESS 4 words
How common is TESS at the start of eleven-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 4 eleven-letter words that start with TESS. They average 11.8 points and the best is TESSELLATED (12 points).
- Total words
- 4
- Average Scrabble score
- 11.8
- out of 12 max
- Everyday words
- 0%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- D
- 25% of words
Most common last letters
- d 25%
- g 25%
- s 25%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring eleven-letter word that starts with TESS
t 1e 1s 1s 1e 1l 1l 1a 1t 1e 1d 2
T 1 + E 1 + S 1 + S 1 + E 1 + L 1 + L 1 + A 1 + T 1 + E 1 + D 2 = 12 points
- Double word
- 24 pts
- Triple word
- 36 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
tessellated
- adjectivehaving a checkered or mottled appearance
- adjectivedecorated with small pieces of colored glass or stone fitted together in a mosaic“a tessellated pavement”
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How many eleven-letter words that start with TESS are there?
There are 4 eleven-letter words that start with TESS 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 eleven-letter word that starts with TESS?
TESSELLATED is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are TESSARAGLOT (12), TESSELATING (12), TESSELLATES (11).
Which rare eleven-letter words that start with TESS score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include TESSARAGLOT (12), TESSELATING (12). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.