TOKEN
/ˈtəʊkən/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of TOKEN
Something serving as an expression of something else.
"According to the Bible, the rainbow is a token of God's covenant with Noah."
A keepsake.
"Please accept this bustier as a token of our time together."
A piece of stamped metal or plastic, etc., used as a substitute for money; a voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services.
"A book token is the easiest option for a Christmas gift."
To betoken, indicate, portend, designate, denote
To betroth
To symbolize, instantiate
Done as an indication or a pledge; perfunctory, minimal or merely symbolic.
"He made a token tap on the brake pedal at the stop sign."
A minor attempt for appearance's sake, or to minimally comply with a requirement
"he was hired as the company's token black person"
Synonyms of TOKEN
Words with similar meaning
Examples of TOKEN in a Sentence
- "According to the Bible, the rainbow is a token of God's covenant with Noah."
- "Please accept this bustier as a token of our time together."
- "A book token is the easiest option for a Christmas gift."
- "He made a token tap on the brake pedal at the stop sign."
Word Details
Is TOKEN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TOKEN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TOKEN uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TOKEN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | o | k | e | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TOKEN
30 words from the letters in TOKEN
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use TOKEN in Word Games
TOKEN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, TOKEN 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 TOKEN to find 30 additional valid words.