TAMPERED
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of TAMPERED
To make unauthorized or improper alterations, sometimes causing deliberate damage; to meddle (with something).
"The alarm had been tampered with and didn’t go off when it should have."
To try to influence someone, usually in an illegal or devious way; to try to deal (with someone).
"Prosecutors argued that he would tamper with witnesses if bail was granted."
To meddle (with something) in order to corrupt or pervert it.
Examples of TAMPERED in a Sentence
- "The alarm had been tampered with and didn’t go off when it should have."
- "Prosecutors argued that he would tamper with witnesses if bail was granted."
Word Details
Is TAMPERED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TAMPERED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TAMPERED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TAMPERED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | m | p | e | r | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TAMPERED
100 words from the letters in TAMPERED
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How to Use TAMPERED in Word Games
TAMPERED is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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