52 Words Starting With TIL
The prefix TIL appears in 52 words, from 3-letter words up to 11 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 9 entries. Average word length: 7.0 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 TIL: TILEFISHES (16 pts), TILEFISH (14 pts), TILTYARDS (13 pts), TILBURY (12 pts), TILELIKE (12 pts). The shortest is TIL (3 letters) and the longest is TILLANDSIAS (11 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in ERGY.
Notable words: TILE — to cover with thin slabs of baked clay [v].; TILAK — a red mark or pendant on the forehead of Hindu women, originally of religious significance but now also worn for ornament [n].; TILAKS — a red mark or pendant on the forehead of Hindu women, originally of religious significance but now also worn for ornament [n].; TILAPIA — any member of an African freshwater fish genus [n]. Browse words starting with YE for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with TIL?
TILEFISHES scores 16 points. Runner-up: TILEFISH at 14 points. See words ending in DORE for more high-value options.
How many words start with TIL?
Our dictionary has 52 words that start with TIL. They range from 3 to 11 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (9).
What is the shortest word that starts with TIL?
TIL at just 3 letters. It means: the sesame plant [n].