125 Words Starting With TOP
The prefix TOP appears in 125 words, from 3-letter words up to 15 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 22 entries. Average word length: 8.3 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 TOP: TOPOGRAPHICALLY (28 pts), TOPOGRAPHICAL (23 pts), TOPOGRAPHIC (21 pts), TOPOGRAPHY (21 pts), TOPOLOGICALLY (21 pts). The shortest is TOP (3 letters) and the longest is TOPOGRAPHICALLY (15 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in LEY.
Notable words: TOPE — to drink liquor to excess [v].; TOPAZ — a precious stone, a silicate of aluminium and fluorine [n].; TOPEES — a tropical pith helmet [n].; TOPAZES — a precious stone, a silicate of aluminium and fluorine [n]. Browse words starting with BAH for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with TOP?
TOPOGRAPHICALLY scores 28 points. Runner-up: TOPOGRAPHICAL at 23 points. See words ending in ELK for more high-value options.
How many words start with TOP?
Our dictionary has 125 words that start with TOP. They range from 3 to 15 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (22).
What is the shortest word that starts with TOP?
TOP at just 3 letters. It means: to cut off the highest point [v].