11 Words Starting With TIER
The prefix TIER appears in 11 words, from 4-letter words up to 10 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 4 entries. Average word length: 6.9 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 TIER: TIERCERONS (12 pts), TIERCERON (11 pts), TIERCED (10 pts), TIERCELS (10 pts), TIERCEL (9 pts). The shortest is TIER (4 letters) and the longest is TIERCERONS (10 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in METRE.
Notable words: TIER — to arrange in rows [v].; TIERS — to arrange in rows [v].; TIERCE — a period for prayer and devotion [n].; TIERCED — divided into three equal parts [adj]. Browse words starting with GOB for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with TIER?
TIERCERONS scores 12 points. Runner-up: TIERCERON at 11 points. See words ending in AHI for more high-value options.
How many words start with TIER?
Our dictionary has 11 words that start with TIER. They range from 4 to 10 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (4).
What is the shortest word that starts with TIER?
TIER at just 4 letters. It means: to arrange in rows [v].