TENOR
/tɛnə(ɹ)/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of TENOR
A musical range or section higher than bass and lower than alto.
A person, instrument or group that performs in the tenor (higher than bass and lower than alto) range.
A musical part or section that holds or performs the main melody, as opposed to the contratenor bassus and contratenor altus, who perform countermelodies.
Of or pertaining to the tenor part or range.
"He has a tenor voice."
Examples of TENOR in a Sentence
- "He has a tenor voice."
Word Details
Is TENOR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TENOR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TENOR uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TENOR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | e | n | o | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Anagrams of TENOR
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TENOR
42 words from the letters in TENOR
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How to Use TENOR in Word Games
TENOR is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, TENOR 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 TENOR to find 42 additional valid words.