Words that start with TAN

132 words begin with TAN, and TANTALIZINGLY scores the most at 26 points.

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14-letter words count:1

13-letter words count:2

12-letter words count:2

11-letter words count:5

10-letter words count:15

9-letter words count:13

8-letter words count:31

7-letter words count:36

6-letter words count:16

5-letter words count:7

4-letter words count:3

3-letter words count:1

The result set

132 words begin with TAN. They are listed below, longest first.

Most of the answers cluster at 7 letters, where there are 36. Only 1 reach the full 14.

Scores and standouts

TANTALIZINGLY at 26 points is the best Scrabble score available here. It tops both tables: 30 in Words With Friends as well.

TANGIBLENESSES reaches 14 letters — the ceiling for this query.

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What some of these mean

tantalizingly
in a tantalizing manner
tangentially
peripherally
tangibleness
the quality of being perceivable by touch
tantalizing
very pleasantly inviting
tangibility
the quality of being perceivable by touch

Common questions

How many words start with TAN?
132, ranging from 3 to 14 letters.
What is the best scoring word that starts with TAN?
TANTALIZINGLY, worth 26 points in Scrabble.
What is the longest word that starts with TAN?
TANGIBLENESSES, at 14 letters.