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TENON

5 letters · 2 syllables

T 1/1
E 1/1
N 1/2
O 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of TENON

TENON is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
7
points

Is TENON a Scrabble Word?

Yes, TENON is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 7 pts

Tip: TENON uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for TENON

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter tenon Total
Scrabble 11111 5
WWF 11212 7

Anagrams of TENON

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use TENON in Word Games

TENON is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, TENON is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TENON to find 24 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About TENON

What does TENON mean?
TENON is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is TENON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TENON is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TENON worth in Scrabble?
TENON is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from TENON?
You can make 24 words from the letters in TENON. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of TENON?
The anagrams of TENON (words using the exact same letters) are: NONET, TENNO, TONNE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.