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TANGO

/ˈtæŋɡəʊ/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

T 1/1
A 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
O 1/1

Definition of TANGO

noun

A Standard ballroom dance in 4/4 time; or a social dance, the Argentine tango.

noun

A piece of music suited to such a dance.

noun

The letter T in the ICAO spelling alphabet.

verb

To dance the tango.

verb

To mingle or interact (with each other).

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
8
points

Is TANGO a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

Tip: TANGO uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for TANGO

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

Letter tango Total
Scrabble 11121 6
WWF 11231 8

Anagrams of TANGO

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use TANGO in Word Games

TANGO is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, TANGO is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TANGO to find 33 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About TANGO

What does TANGO mean?
TANGO is a noun. A Standard ballroom dance in 4/4 time; or a social dance, the Argentine tango.
Is TANGO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TANGO is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TANGO worth in Scrabble?
TANGO is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from TANGO?
You can make 33 words from the letters in TANGO. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of TANGO?
The anagrams of TANGO (words using the exact same letters) are: TONGA. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.