Best Wordle guesses starting with T
If you know the answer is a five-letter word starting with T, these are the strongest guesses on this list. Each uses different letters picked from the ones that turn up most often in five-letter Wordle answers, so a single guess tests as many likely letters as possible. After you play one, enter the green, yellow and grey tiles in the solver above to cut the list down.
About the letter T
T is one of the most common consonants in English and appears in the TH, TR and ST combinations.
In Scrabble, T is worth 1 point, and a standard set has 6 T tiles. For comparison, 480 five-letter words end in T.
Common and uncommon words
212 of the 548 words (39%) are common English words. 336 are rarer entries such as TASSE, TOADY and TUBAS. Rare words are still valid in Scrabble-style games, but Wordle answers are almost always familiar words, so the highlighted words are the ones to try first.
Frequently asked questions
How many 5 letter words start with T?
Our list has 548 five-letter words starting with T. 212 of them are common words and 140 are the kind of words used as Wordle answers. The list is based on the public-domain ENABLE word list, last updated September 26, 2026.
What is a good Wordle word starting with T?
TRACE is the strongest guess on this page because its letters are the ones most often found in five-letter Wordle answers. TRIES and TONER are good alternatives.
Which 5 letter word that starts with T scores the most in Scrabble?
TIZZY scores 26 points at face value, the highest on this list. Among everyday words, TOPAZ is the best at 16 points.
What are some common 5 letter words starting with T?
Common examples include TRACE, TRIES, TONER, TENOR, TRADE and TREAD. They are highlighted in the list above.