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TAMBOURS

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun

T 1/1
A 1/1
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S 1/1

Definition of TAMBOURS

noun

A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber, affecting what materials are used to make it; a membranophone.

noun

Any similar hollow, cylindrical object.

"Replace the drum unit of your printer."

noun

A barrel or large cylindrical container for liquid transport and storage.

"The restaurant ordered ketchup in 50-gallon drums."

noun

A small hill or ridge of hills.

noun

A social gathering or assembly held in the evening.

noun

A person's home; a house or other building, especially when insalubrious; a tavern, a brothel.

noun

A small shallow drum.

noun

A circular frame for embroidery.

Examples of TAMBOURS in a Sentence

  • "Replace the drum unit of your printer."
  • "The restaurant ordered ketchup in 50-gallon drums."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is TAMBOURS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: TAMBOURS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for TAMBOURS

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

Letter tambours Total
Scrabble 11331111 12
WWF 11441211 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in TAMBOURS

100 words from the letters in TAMBOURS

How to Use TAMBOURS in Word Games

TAMBOURS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About TAMBOURS

What does TAMBOURS mean?
TAMBOURS is a noun. A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber, affecting what materials are used to make it; a membranophone.
Is TAMBOURS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TAMBOURS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TAMBOURS worth in Scrabble?
TAMBOURS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from TAMBOURS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in TAMBOURS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.