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TENUOUS

7 letters · 2 syllables

T 1/1
E 1/1
N 1/2
U 1/2
O 1/1
U 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of TENUOUS

TENUOUS is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 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
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
10
points

Is TENUOUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TENUOUS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.

Letter Values for TENUOUS

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

Letter tenuous Total
Scrabble 1111111 7
WWF 1122121 10

Words You Can Make With the Letters in TENUOUS

92 words from the letters in TENUOUS

How to Use TENUOUS in Word Games

TENUOUS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since TENUOUS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 57 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TENUOUS to find 92 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About TENUOUS

What does TENUOUS mean?
TENUOUS is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is TENUOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TENUOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TENUOUS worth in Scrabble?
TENUOUS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from TENUOUS?
You can make 92 words from the letters in TENUOUS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.