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TANSY

/ˈtanzi/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun

T 1/1
A 1/1
N 1/2
S 1/1
Y 4/3

Definition of TANSY

noun

A herbaceous plant with yellow flowers, of the genus Tanacetum, especially Tanacetum vulgare.

noun

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

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
8
points

Is TANSY a Scrabble Word?

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

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

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 tansy Total
Scrabble 11114 8
WWF 11213 8

Anagrams of TANSY

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About TANSY

What does TANSY mean?
TANSY is a noun. A herbaceous plant with yellow flowers, of the genus Tanacetum, especially Tanacetum vulgare.
Is TANSY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TANSY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TANSY worth in Scrabble?
TANSY is worth 8 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 TANSY?
You can make 34 words from the letters in TANSY. 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 TANSY?
The anagrams of TANSY (words using the exact same letters) are: ANTSY, NASTY. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.