TERTIAN
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of TERTIAN
A tertian fever.
The puncheon, an old wine cask, three of which made a tun.
(of a fever) Characterised by paroxysms recurring every other day (that is, every third day by inclusive reckoning).
Pertaining to the mean-tone temperament, in which major thirds are perfectly in tune.
Word Details
Is TERTIAN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TERTIAN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TERTIAN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.
Letter Values for TERTIAN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | e | r | t | i | a | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Anagrams of TERTIAN
Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TERTIAN
100 words from the letters in TERTIAN
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How to Use TERTIAN in Word Games
TERTIAN is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since TERTIAN 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 TERTIAN to find 100 additional valid words.