TANSY
/ˈtanzi/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of TANSY
A herbaceous plant with yellow flowers, of the genus Tanacetum, especially Tanacetum vulgare.
A dish common in the seventeenth century, made of eggs, sugar, rose water, cream, and the juice of herbs (including tansy), baked with butter in a shallow dish. "Originally flavoured with tansy, but by Pepys's time generally having spinach as its predominant flavouring."
Word Details
Is TANSY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TANSY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TANSY uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TANSY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | n | s | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TANSY
34 words from the letters in TANSY
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use TANSY in Word Games
TANSY is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, TANSY 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 TANSY to find 34 additional valid words.