TAO
/daʊ/
3 letters · 1 syllable · proper noun, noun
Definition of TAO
In Taoism, The Way, specifically the transcendental basis of nature and, and/or the ideal way to live one's life.
The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution
The circumference of, or distance around, any space; the measure of a line around an area.
That which encircles anything, as a ring or crown.
A court that sits at more than one location in the district that it serves.
(by extension) The art or skill of doing something in harmony with the essential nature of the thing.
"the tao of archery"
Examples of TAO in a Sentence
- "the tao of archery"
Word Details
Is TAO a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TAO is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like TAO are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for TAO
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | o | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TAO
4 words from the letters in TAO
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use TAO in Word Games
TAO is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 3 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: TAO is only 3 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 TAO to find 4 additional valid words.