9-Letter Words Starting With TENSE
- 2 words
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Popular 9-Letter Words Starting With TENSE
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 9-Letter Words Starting With TENSE 2 words
How common is TENSE at the start of nine-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 2 nine-letter words that start with TENSE. They average 9 points and the best is TENSENESS (9 points).
- Total words
- 2
- Average Scrabble score
- 9
- out of 9 max
- Everyday words
- 0%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- S
- 100% of words
Most common last letters
- s 100%
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Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with TENSE
t 1e 1n 1s 1e 1n 1e 1s 1s 1
T 1 + E 1 + N 1 + S 1 + E 1 + N 1 + E 1 + S 1 + S 1 = 9 points
- Double word
- 18 pts
- Triple word
- 27 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
tenseness
- nounthe physical condition of being stretched or strained“it places great tension on the leg muscles”
- noun(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense“he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension”
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9-Letter Words Starting With TENSE FAQ
How many nine-letter words that start with TENSE are there?
There are 2 nine-letter words that start with TENSE 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 TENSE?
TENSENESS is worth 9 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are TENSELESS (9).