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5 Letter Words That Start With TRI

There are 27+ five letter words beginning with TRI in our English dictionary. Every five-letter TRI word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words starting with TRI.

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Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With TRI

tried 6
trial 5
tries 5
tribe 7
trick 11
trips 7
triac 7
trice 7
tride 6
trier 5
trigo 6
trigs 6

All 5-Letter Words Starting With TRI (21 words)

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How Common is TRI as a Start 5 Letter word?

There are 27 5-letter words starting with TRI in English. The average Scrabble score here is 6.4, with -E endings dominating (26% of them).

Total Words
27
Avg Scrabble Score
6.4
Most Common Ending (26%)
E
Top Vowel Pairs
IO
IA

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5 Letter Words beginning with TRI are often very useful for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. Word Finder by WordTips gives you a list of words ordered by their word game points of your choice. You might also be interested in 5 Letter Words with TRI.

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Highest-Scoring 5-Letter TRI-Words in Scrabble

trick 11
triff 11
tripy 10
trike 9
trims 7
trice 7

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with TRI?

11 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with TRI is trick with a total of 11 points.

T 1
R 1
I 1
C 3
K 5
noun 1. a cunning act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone
Synonyms:
stratagemployruseschemedevicemovemanoeuvrecontrivancemachinationexpedientartificewiledodge
noun 2. a peculiar or characteristic habit or mannerism
Synonyms:
mannerismhabitpracticequirkidiosyncrasypeculiarityfoibleeccentricitywaycharacteristictrait
noun 3. (in bridge, whist, and similar card games) a sequence of cards forming a single round of play. One card is laid down by each player, the highest card being the winner
noun 4. a prostitute's client
Synonyms:
customerclientkerb-crawler
noun 5. a sailor's turn at the helm, usually lasting for two or four hours
verb 1. cunningly deceive or outwit
Synonyms:
deceivedeludehoodwinkmisleadtake indupefooldouble-crosscheatdefraudswindleoutwitoutmanoeuvrecatch outgullhoaxbamboozlebeguile
verb 2. sketch (a coat of arms) in outline, with the colours indicated by letters or signs
adjective 1. intended or used to deceive or mystify, or to create an illusion
adjective 2. liable to fail; defective

FAQ 5 Letter Words That Start With TRI

  • How many 5 letter words starting with TRI are in the English dictionary?

    There are 27 5-letter words in the English dictionary that start with TRI. The average Scrabble score across them is 6.4.

  • Are there any rare 5 letter words starting with TRI worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 5-letter words like "trigo", "trial", "trist", "trild" start with TRI and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "trigo" is worth 6 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 5 letter words starting with TRI?

    Everyday 5-letter words starting with TRI include "tried", "trial", "tries", "tribe", "trick".