172 Words Starting With TOR
The prefix TOR appears in 172 words, from 3-letter words up to 14 letters. The biggest cluster is 9-letter words with 33 entries. Average word length: 7.8 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 TOR: TORCHLIGHTS (20 pts), TORCHBEARERS (19 pts), TORCHLIGHT (19 pts), TORCHWOODS (19 pts), TORCHBEARER (18 pts). The shortest is TOR (3 letters) and the longest is TORTOISESHELLS (14 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in LEG.
Notable words: TORA — the body of Jewish law and learning, including sacred literature and oral tradition [n].; TORAH — the body of Jewish law [n].; TORAHS — the body of Jewish law [n].; TORCHED — to set on fire [v]. Browse words starting with RICH for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with TOR?
TORCHLIGHTS scores 20 points. Runner-up: TORCHBEARERS at 19 points. See words ending in KI for more high-value options.
How many words start with TOR?
Our dictionary has 172 words that start with TOR. They range from 3 to 14 letters, with 9-letter words being the most common (33).
What is the shortest word that starts with TOR?
TOR at just 3 letters. It means: a high, craggy hill [n].