TARANTULA
/tə.ˈɹæn.t͡ʃʊ.lə/
9 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of TARANTULA
Any of the large, hairy New World spiders comprising the family Theraphosidae.
(by extension) A member of certain other groups of spiders, generally characterized by large size, hairiness, or membership of infraorder Mygalomorphae to which Theraphosidae family also belongs.
A species of wolf spider, Lycosa tarantula, native to southern Europe, the mildly poisonous bite of which was once thought to cause an extreme urge to dance (tarantism).
Word Details
Is TARANTULA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TARANTULA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TARANTULA uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TARANTULA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | r | a | n | t | u | l | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TARANTULA
100 words from the letters in TARANTULA
8-letter words
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use TARANTULA in Word Games
TARANTULA is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TARANTULA to find 100 additional valid words.