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SUBTENDED

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb

S 1/1
U 1/2
B 3/4
T 1/1
E 1/1
N 1/2
D 2/2
E 1/1
D 2/2

Definition of SUBTENDED

verb

To use an angle to delimit (mark off, enclose) part of a straight or curved line, for example an arc or the opposite side of a triangle.

verb

(also mathematics) To extend or stretch opposite something; to be part of a straight or curved line that is opposite to and delimits an angle.

"A hypotenuse subtends the right angle of a right triangle."

verb

To form the central angle of a circle underneath an arc

"The points A and B on the circumference form the arc AB, which subtends the central angle θ."

Examples of SUBTENDED in a Sentence

  • "A hypotenuse subtends the right angle of a right triangle."
  • "The points A and B on the circumference form the arc AB, which subtends the central angle θ."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is SUBTENDED a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SUBTENDED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: SUBTENDED uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SUBTENDED

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter subtended Total
Scrabble 113111212 13
WWF 124112212 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SUBTENDED

100 words from the letters in SUBTENDED

8-letter words

How to Use SUBTENDED in Word Games

SUBTENDED is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SUBTENDED to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SUBTENDED

What does SUBTENDED mean?
SUBTENDED is a verb. To use an angle to delimit (mark off, enclose) part of a straight or curved line, for example an arc or the opposite side of a triangle.
Is SUBTENDED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SUBTENDED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SUBTENDED worth in Scrabble?
SUBTENDED is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SUBTENDED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SUBTENDED. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.