TARNATION
/tɑɹˈneɪʃən/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective, adverb, interjection
Definition of TARNATION
The act or process of damnation or reprobation; hell.
"What in tarnation is going on?"
Someone or something that causes trouble; troublemaker.
Bothersome; devilish.
Generic intensifier.
Very; extremely.
Used to express anger, irritation, disappointment, annoyance, contempt, etc.
Examples of TARNATION in a Sentence
- "What in tarnation is going on?"
Word Details
Is TARNATION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TARNATION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TARNATION uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TARNATION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | r | n | a | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TARNATION
100 words from the letters in TARNATION
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How to Use TARNATION in Word Games
TARNATION is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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