8 Words Starting With TILE
The prefix TILE appears in 8 words, from 4-letter words up to 10 letters. The biggest cluster is 5-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 6.4 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 TILE: TILEFISHES (16 pts), TILEFISH (14 pts), TILELIKE (12 pts), TILED (6 pts), TILERS (6 pts). The shortest is TILE (4 letters) and the longest is TILEFISHES (10 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in ELOPE.
Notable words: TILE — to cover with thin slabs of baked clay [v].; TILED — to cover with thin slabs of baked clay [v].; TILERS — a maker or layer of tiles [n].; TILEFISH — a marine food fish [n]. Browse words starting with ENV for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with TILE?
TILEFISHES scores 16 points. Runner-up: TILEFISH at 14 points. See words ending in MENT for more high-value options.
How many words start with TILE?
Our dictionary has 8 words that start with TILE. They range from 4 to 10 letters, with 5-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that starts with TILE?
TILE at just 4 letters. It means: to cover with thin slabs of baked clay [v].