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9-Letter Words Starting With TERM

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Popular 9-Letter Words Starting With TERM

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

All 9-Letter Words Starting With TERM 8 words

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

Our combined English word list has 8 nine-letter words that start with TERM. They average 12 points and the best is TERMITARY (14 points).

Total words
8
Average Scrabble score
12
out of 14 max
Everyday words
25%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
37.5% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 37.5%
  • t 25%
  • e 12.5%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with TERM

t 1e 1r 1m 3i 1t 1a 1r 1y 4

T 1 + E 1 + R 1 + M 3 + I 1 + T 1 + A 1 + R 1 + 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).

termitary

No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.

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How many nine-letter words that start with TERM are there?

There are 8 nine-letter words that start with TERM 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 TERM?

TERMITARY is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are TERMINISM (13), TERMTIMES (13), TERMAGANT (12).

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

Everyday examples include TERMINATE, TERMINALS, TERMAGANT. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

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

Uncommon but valid choices include TERMITARY (14), TERMINISM (13), TERMTIMES (13), TERMINERS (11). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.