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9-Letter Words Starting With TENDER

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Popular 9-Letter Words Starting With TENDER

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

All 9-Letter Words Starting With TENDER 5 words

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

Our combined English word list has 5 nine-letter words that start with TENDER. They average 12 points and the best is TENDERIZE (19 points).

Total words
5
Average Scrabble score
12
out of 19 max
Everyday words
40%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
E
40% of words

Most common last letters

  • e 40%
  • g 20%
  • s 20%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with TENDER

t 1e 1n 1d 2e 1r 1i 1z 10e 1

T 1 + E 1 + N 1 + D 2 + E 1 + R 1 + I 1 + Z 10 + E 1 = 19 points

Double word
38 pts
Triple word
57 pts

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

tenderize

  1. verbmake tender or more tender as by marinating, pounding, or applying a tenderizer“tenderize meat”
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How many nine-letter words that start with TENDER are there?

There are 5 nine-letter words that start with TENDER 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 TENDER?

TENDERIZE is worth 19 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are TENDERING (11), TENDEREST (10), TENDERERS (10).

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

Uncommon but valid choices include TENDERIZE (19), TENDERERS (10), TENDERISE (10). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.