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9-Letter Words Starting With TEC

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Popular 9-Letter Words Starting With TEC

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

All 9-Letter Words Starting With TEC 10 words

How common is TEC at the start of nine-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 10 nine-letter words that start with TEC. They average 15.5 points, the best is TECHNIQUE (23 points) and 30% end in S.

Total words
10
Average Scrabble score
15.5
out of 23 max
Everyday words
20%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
30% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 30%
  • l 20%
  • m 20%

Top vowel pairs

  • ia10%
  • ue10%

Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with TEC

t 1e 1c 3h 4n 1i 1q 10u 1e 1

T 1 + E 1 + C 3 + H 4 + N 1 + I 1 + Q 10 + U 1 + E 1 = 23 points

Double word
46 pts
Triple word
69 pts

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

technique

  1. nouna practical method or art applied to some particular task
  2. nounskillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity“practice greatly improves proficiency”
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How many nine-letter words that start with TEC are there?

There are 10 nine-letter words that start with TEC 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 nine-letter word that starts with TEC?

TECHNIQUE is worth 23 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are TECHNIKON (18), TECHNOPOP (18), TECHNICAL (16).

What are some common nine-letter words that start with TEC?

Everyday examples include TECHNIQUE, TECHNICAL, TECTONICS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare nine-letter words that start with TEC score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include TECHNIKON (18), TECHNOPOP (18), TECTIFORM (16), TECHINESS (14). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.