Words Containing Double T
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Published June 15, 2026 • 5 min read
Double T is everywhere in English — from BUTTER to KITTEN to LATTE. With 6 T tiles in the bag, you'll regularly draw pairs. TT words are typically everyday vocabulary, making them easy to recall under time pressure. Learn these patterns and you'll never be stuck with two Ts again.
Top Scoring TT Words
These common TT words are easy to remember and deliver solid scores:
| Word | Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| KITTEN | 10 | A young cat |
| BUTTER | 8 | A dairy product made from cream |
| ATTIC | 7 | A space below the roof of a house |
| MATTER | 8 | Physical substance; to be important |
| ROTTEN | 6 | Decayed or decomposed |
| LATTE | 5 | A coffee drink with steamed milk |
| MITTEN | 8 | A glove with a single section for fingers |
| BUTTON | 8 | A fastener on clothing; to press |
Short TT Words for Tight Boards
When space is limited, these compact TT words slot in nicely:
TT Pattern Groups
TT words cluster around predictable endings. Recognize these and you'll spot plays faster:
-TTER Words
BUTTER, BETTER, BITTER, LITTER, MATTER, FATTER, OTTER
-TTLE Words
BATTLE, BOTTLE, CATTLE, KETTLE, LITTLE, RATTLE, SETTLE
-TTEN Words
KITTEN, MITTEN, ROTTEN, GOTTEN, BITTEN, WRITTEN
-TTING Words
SITTING, HITTING, CUTTING, PUTTING, GETTING, BETTING
Strategy Tips for TT Words
Play through existing T: If there's a T on the board, you only need one T from your rack to create a TT word. Look for extending plays.
-TTLE bingos are common: BATTLE, BOTTLE, CATTLE, KETTLE, and SETTLE are all 6-letter words needing just one more tile for a bingo.
Hook with -ED and -ING: Most TT words take standard suffixes. BUTTERED, MATTERING, SITTING — easy extensions.
Don't fear the double: Unlike rarer tiles, Ts are plentiful. Playing both early doesn't hurt your rack flexibility significantly.
Explore More Double Letter Patterns
TT Bingo Words (7+ Letters)
BATTERS (9 pts + 50)
Common tiles: B, A, E, R, S + TT
KITTENS (11 pts + 50)
K(5) boost: K, I, E, N, S + TT
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The difference between a 300-point game and a 400-point game often comes down to vocabulary depth. Players who invest time studying valid Scrabble words consistently outscore those who rely solely on common everyday vocabulary. The words on this page represent a focused subset of the Scrabble dictionary that you can realistically memorise and deploy in competitive play.
Start by identifying which words on this page you already know. Then focus your study time on the unfamiliar ones — particularly those with high point values or unusual letter combinations. The goal is not to memorise the entire dictionary but to build a working vocabulary of 5,000-10,000 words that covers the most common game situations.
Consider keeping a word journal where you record new discoveries from each study session. Writing words down activates different memory pathways than simply reading them. Many tournament players carry small notebooks and review their most recent additions during breaks between rounds.
Applying These Words in Real Games
Knowing a word exists and successfully playing it in a game are two different skills. The bridge between them is pattern recognition — training your brain to spot opportunities for specific words when you see certain tile combinations on your rack. This comes through deliberate practice rather than passive memorisation.
When you study the words on this page, visualise how they would fit on a Scrabble board. Which premium squares could they reach? What letters would they need to hook onto? How many tiles from a typical rack would they consume? This kind of active visualisation builds the neural pathways that fire automatically during timed games.
One effective technique is to take each word and mentally construct the rack you would need to play it. Then ask yourself: if I drew those tiles, would I recognise the word opportunity immediately? If the answer is no, that word needs more study time. If yes, move on to the next unfamiliar word in your list.
Tournament players often practice with a specific study goal — for example, spending one week focused exclusively on 5-letter words containing a particular letter pattern, then the following week on 6-letter words. This structured approach prevents the overwhelm of trying to learn everything simultaneously.
Advanced Rack Management
Elite Scrabble players think in terms of rack leave — the tiles remaining after each play. A good rack leave balances vowels and consonants (ideally 3-4 consonants and 2-3 vowels), retains common letters like S, E, R, T, and avoids duplicates. Every word you play should be evaluated not just by its score but by what it leaves you to work with next turn.
The concept of synergy applies to Scrabble tiles just as it does to other games. Certain tile combinations work together beautifully — for example, holding ING or TION or NESS makes it easier to find 7-letter bingos. Conversely, holding double or triple copies of the same letter severely limits your options and often forces an exchange.
Tile tracking becomes increasingly important as the game progresses. By the midgame, you should have a rough idea of which high-value tiles remain in the bag. In the endgame (fewer than 7 tiles left in the bag), precise tracking allows you to deduce your opponent's exact rack and play accordingly — blocking their best plays while maximising your own remaining scoring opportunities.
Consider the concept of turnover — how many tiles you draw from the bag each turn. Playing 5-6 tiles per turn cycles through the bag faster, giving you more chances to draw premium tiles. Conversely, playing single-tile or two-tile words slows your turnover and reduces your overall access to the tile distribution across the full game.
📚 Sources & References
- • SOWPODS International Dictionary (267,751 words), Collins + TWL combined
- • Tournament Word List (TWL06), NASPA Word List Committee
- • Collins Scrabble Words (CSW), HarperCollins Publishers
- • Tile distribution & values per Hasbro official Scrabble rules
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