139 Words Starting With TEA
The prefix TEA appears in 139 words, from 3-letter words up to 15 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 30 entries. Average word length: 7.9 letters.
T starts more high-frequency words than any other letter: the, to, that, this, they, there, then, time. It dominates both everyday speech and formal writing.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with TEA: TEACHABLENESSES (22 pts), TEARJERKERS (22 pts), TEARJERKER (21 pts), TEACHABLENESS (20 pts), TEAZELLING (20 pts). The shortest is TEA (3 letters) and the longest is TEACHABLENESSES (15 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in VANE.
Notable words: TEAK — an East Indian tree, or its dark heavy timber [n].; TEACH — to impart knowledge or skill to [v] "teach a class".; TEABOX — a box for storing tea leaves [n].; TEABOWL — a teacup without a handle [n]. Browse words starting with BEN for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with TEA?
TEACHABLENESSES scores 22 points. Runner-up: TEARJERKERS at 22 points. See words ending in XA for more high-value options.
How many words start with TEA?
Our dictionary has 139 words that start with TEA. They range from 3 to 15 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (30).
What is the shortest word that starts with TEA?
TEA at just 3 letters. It means: to drink a beverage made with tea leaves and boiling water [v].