TELEPHONE
/ˈtɛləfəʊn/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of TELEPHONE
A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).
The game of Chinese whispers.
To (attempt to) contact someone using the telephone.
To convey (a message) by telephoning.
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Is TELEPHONE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TELEPHONE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TELEPHONE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TELEPHONE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | e | l | e | p | h | o | n | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TELEPHONE
100 words from the letters in TELEPHONE
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How to Use TELEPHONE in Word Games
TELEPHONE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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