24 Words Starting With TERRA
The prefix TERRA appears in 24 words, from 5-letter words up to 12 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 8 entries. Average word length: 8.4 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 TERRA: TERRAZZOS (27 pts), TERRAZZO (26 pts), TERRAQUEOUS (20 pts), TERRAFORMING (18 pts), TERRAFORMED (17 pts). The shortest is TERRA (5 letters) and the longest is TERRAFORMING (12 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in QI.
Notable words: TERRA — the earth [n].; TERRAE — the earth [n].; TERRACE — to form into raised banks [v].; TERRACED — to form into raised banks [v]. Browse words starting with SEG for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with TERRA?
TERRAZZOS scores 27 points. Runner-up: TERRAZZO at 26 points. See words ending in P for more high-value options.
How many words start with TERRA?
Our dictionary has 24 words that start with TERRA. They range from 5 to 12 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (8).
What is the shortest word that starts with TERRA?
TERRA at just 5 letters. It means: the earth [n].