48 Words Starting With TIC
The prefix TIC appears in 48 words, from 3-letter words up to 14 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 9 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 TIC: TICKTACKING (24 pts), TICKTACKTOES (24 pts), TICKTOCKING (24 pts), TICKLISHNESSES (23 pts), TICKTACKED (23 pts). The shortest is TIC (3 letters) and the longest is TICKLISHNESSES (14 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in Z.
Notable words: TICK — to make a sound like a clock [v].; TICAL — a former Thai unit of weight [n].; TICALS — a former Thai unit of weight [n].; TICCING — to twitch [v]. Browse words starting with IR for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with TIC?
TICKTACKING scores 24 points. Runner-up: TICKTACKTOES at 24 points. See words ending in LOOSE for more high-value options.
How many words start with TIC?
Our dictionary has 48 words that start with TIC. They range from 3 to 14 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (9).
What is the shortest word that starts with TIC?
TIC at just 3 letters. It means: to twitch [v].