TEETERED
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of TEETERED
To tilt back and forth on an edge.
"He teetered on the brink of the precipice."
To be indecisive.
"We teetered on the fence about buying getaway tickets and missed the opportunity."
To be close to becoming a typically negative situation.
"Despite appearances, the firm was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy."
Examples of TEETERED in a Sentence
- "He teetered on the brink of the precipice."
- "We teetered on the fence about buying getaway tickets and missed the opportunity."
- "Despite appearances, the firm was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy."
Word Details
Is TEETERED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TEETERED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TEETERED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TEETERED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | e | e | t | e | r | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TEETERED
35 words from the letters in TEETERED
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How to Use TEETERED in Word Games
TEETERED is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TEETERED to find 35 additional valid words.