7 Words Starting With TORN
The prefix TORN appears in 7 words, from 4-letter words up to 9 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 3 entries. Average word length: 7.6 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 TORN: TORNADIC (11 pts), TORNADOES (10 pts), TORNADOS (9 pts), TORNILLOS (9 pts), TORNADO (8 pts). The shortest is TORN (4 letters) and the longest is TORNADOES (9 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in SAX.
Notable words: TORN — to weep [v].; TORNADO — a violent storm over a limited area, with whirling winds, a cyclone [n].; TORNADIC — relating to a tornado [adj].; TORNADOES — a violent storm over a limited area, with whirling winds, a cyclone [n]. Browse words starting with LITH for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with TORN?
TORNADIC scores 11 points. Runner-up: TORNADOES at 10 points. See words ending in AX for more high-value options.
How many words start with TORN?
Our dictionary has 7 words that start with TORN. They range from 4 to 9 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (3).
What is the shortest word that starts with TORN?
TORN at just 4 letters. It means: to weep [v].