TANS
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of TANS
A traditional South and East Asian unit of weight, based upon the load of a shoulder pole and varying by place and over time but usually standardized at about 60 kg.
A yellowish-brown colour.
A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.
"She still has a tan from her vacation in Mexico."
The bark of an oak or other tree from which tannic acid is obtained.
To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
"No matter how long I stay out in the sun, I never tan. though I do burn."
To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.
To spank or beat.
A twig or small switch.
Examples of TANS in a Sentence
- "She still has a tan from her vacation in Mexico."
- "No matter how long I stay out in the sun, I never tan. though I do burn."
Word Details
Is TANS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TANS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like TANS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for TANS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TANS
16 words from the letters in TANS
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use TANS in Word Games
TANS is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: TANS is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TANS to find 16 additional valid words.