TILT
/tɪlt/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of TILT
A slope or inclination.
The inclination of part of the body, such as backbone, pelvis, head, etc.
The controlled vertical movement of a camera, or a device to achieve this.
To slope or incline (something); to slant.
"Tilt the barrel to pour out its contents."
(jousting) To charge (at someone) with a lance.
To be at an angle.
A canvas covering for carts, boats, etc.
Any covering overhead; especially, a tent.
Examples of TILT in a Sentence
- "Tilt the barrel to pour out its contents."
Word Details
Is TILT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TILT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like TILT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for TILT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | i | l | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TILT
6 words from the letters in TILT
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use TILT in Word Games
TILT is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: TILT is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TILT to find 6 additional valid words.