Words that start with TIN

120 words begin with TIN, and TINDERBOXES scores the most at 21 points.

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14-letter words count:1

12-letter words count:2

11-letter words count:3

10-letter words count:6

9-letter words count:14

8-letter words count:27

7-letter words count:29

6-letter words count:24

5-letter words count:8

4-letter words count:5

3-letter words count:1

The result set

120 words begin with TIN. They are listed below, longest first.

Most of the answers cluster at 7 letters, where there are 29. Only 1 reach the full 14.

Scores and standouts

TINDERBOXES at 21 points is the best Scrabble score available here. Words With Friends scores it differently and prefers TINTINNABULARY at 24.

TINTINNABULARY reaches 14 letters — the ceiling for this query.

Each word links to nothing and copies on click — the list is meant to be scanned, then used.

What some of these mean

tinderbox
a box for holding tinder
tinkling
like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
tinsmith
someone who makes or repairs tinware
tinkerer
an unskilled person who tries to fix or mend
tinselly
glittering with gold or silver

Common questions

How many words start with TIN?
120, ranging from 3 to 14 letters.
What is the best scoring word that starts with TIN?
TINDERBOXES, worth 21 points in Scrabble.
What is the longest word that starts with TIN?
TINTINNABULARY, at 14 letters.