Words Containing TEN
2,258 words contain TEN anywhere. Scores range up to 34 points (EXTENSIVIZATION), averaging 14 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.
The state of being absolute; totality or independence.
Plural of ABSOLUTENESS.
The act of refraining, especially from voting.
A policy of withholding participation in political processes.
Plural of ABSTENTIONISM.
One who advocates abstention from political involvement.
Plural of ABSTENTIONIST.
Plural of ABSTENTION.
Practicing or characterized by self-denial, especially of food or drink.
The quality of being precise and correct.
Plural of ACCURATENESS.
The quality of being sharp or penetrating in intellect or perception.
Plural of ACUTENESS.
The quality of being sufficient or satisfactory.
Plural of ADEQUATENESS.
The process of being heedful.
Plural of ADVERTENCE.
Plural of ADVERTENCY.
The quality of being advertent.
Paying close attention; attentive.
In an intentional or deliberate manner.
To frighten or scare.
Past tense of AFFRIGHTEN.
Present participle of AFFRIGHTEN.
Third-person singular present tense of AFFRIGHTEN.
The state of being a whole formed from combined parts.
Plural of AGGREGATENESS.
An unsaturated amine with a butene chain.
Plural of AMINOBUTENE.
A steroid hormone intermediate in testosterone and estrogen synthesis.
Polypeptide that narrows blood vessels.
Plural of ANGIOTENSIN.
State of being alive or animated.
Plural of ANIMATENESS.
Serving to connect or join together.
Occurring or existing before birth, especially in relation to pregnancy.
Before birth.
Plural of ANTENATAL.
People born before a certain event.
A metal rod or similar device for sending or receiving radio or TV signals.
Plural of antenna.
Of or relating to antennae.
Relating to antennae or feelers, often in animals.
Plural of ANTENNA.
Bearing antennae.
Shaped like an antenna.
Relating to antennules, the small antennae of crustaceans.
A small antenna, especially one of the smaller pair in crustaceans.
Plural of ANTENNULE.
Occurring before marriage.
Plural of ANTENUPTIAL.
A strong desire or craving.
Plural of APPETENCE.
Plural of APPETENCY.
A strong desire or craving.
Having a strong desire or craving.
The quality of being apt or appropriate for the situation.
Plural of APPOSITENESS.
Quality of being suitable or fitting.
A subordinate or ancillary part or accessory.
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EXTENSIVIZATION scores 34 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.