20 Words Ending in TAE
The ending TAE appears in 20 words, from 3-letter words up to 10 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 7 entries. Average word length: 6.7 letters.
Silent E at the end of a word is one of English spelling's most famous quirks. It changes vowel sounds (mat vs. mate) and softens consonants (rag vs. rage).
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that end in TAE: ARBORVITAE (15 pts), PLACENTAE (13 pts), CHAETAE (12 pts), ASPIRATAE (11 pts), BALLISTAE (11 pts). The shortest is TAE (3 letters) and the longest is ARBORVITAE (10 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words starting with NECK.
Notable words: ANTAE — a square pilaster on each side of a doorway [n].; AORTAE — the main blood vessel from the heart [n].; ARISTAE — a bristlelike structure e.; EMERITAE — a retired woman who retains an honorary title [n]. Browse words ending in TINY for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that ends in TAE?
ARBORVITAE scores 15 points. Runner-up: PLACENTAE at 13 points. See words starting with ZINC for more high-value options.
How many words end in TAE?
Our dictionary has 20 words that end in TAE. They range from 3 to 10 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (7).
What is the shortest word that ends in TAE?
TAE at just 3 letters. It means: to toe the line [v].