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TENSES

/tɛnsɪz/

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

T 1/1
E 1/1
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Definition of TENSES

noun

(grammar) Any of the forms of a verb which distinguish when an action or state of being occurs or exists.

noun

(grammar) An inflected form of a verb that indicates tense.

"English only has a present tense and a past tense; it has no future tense."

noun

The property of indicating the point in time at which an action or state of being occurs or exists.

"Dyirbal verbs are not inflected for tense."

verb

(grammar) To apply a tense to.

"tensing a verb"

verb

To make or become tense.

Examples of TENSES in a Sentence

  • "English only has a present tense and a past tense; it has no future tense."
  • "Dyirbal verbs are not inflected for tense."
  • "tensing a verb"

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
7
points

Is TENSES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 7 pts

Tip: TENSES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for TENSES

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

Letter tenses Total
Scrabble 111111 6
WWF 112111 7

Anagrams of TENSES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

How to Use TENSES in Word Games

TENSES is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, TENSES 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 TENSES to find 55 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About TENSES

What does TENSES mean?
TENSES is a noun. (grammar) Any of the forms of a verb which distinguish when an action or state of being occurs or exists.
Is TENSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TENSES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TENSES worth in Scrabble?
TENSES is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from TENSES?
You can make 55 words from the letters in TENSES. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of TENSES?
The anagrams of TENSES (words using the exact same letters) are: STEENS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.