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TOM

/tɒm/

3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

T 1/1
O 1/1
M 3/4

Definition of TOM

noun

A flat gong (without knob) that is struck with a felt-covered hammer.

noun

The male of the domesticated cat.

noun

The male of the turkey.

noun

The male of the orangutan.

noun

A small joined pair of drums, beaten with the hands.

noun

(usually as a pair) Any cylindrical drum, with no snare; part of a drum kit.

noun

A tomato (the fruit).

"Toms 90p a pound"

noun

Jewellery

Synonyms of TOM

Words with similar meaning

Examples of TOM in a Sentence

  • "Toms 90p a pound"

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
6
points

Is TOM a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

Tip: Short words like TOM are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for TOM

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

Letter tom Total
Scrabble 113 5
WWF 114 6

Anagrams of TOM

Words made by rearranging the exact same 3 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in TOM

4 words from the letters in TOM

How to Use TOM in Word Games

TOM is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: TOM is only 3 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 TOM to find 4 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About TOM

What does TOM mean?
TOM is a noun. A flat gong (without knob) that is struck with a felt-covered hammer.
Is TOM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TOM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TOM worth in Scrabble?
TOM is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from TOM?
You can make 4 words from the letters in TOM. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of TOM?
Synonyms of TOM include: he-cat, tomcat, male, turkey-cock. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of TOM?
The anagrams of TOM (words using the exact same letters) are: MOT. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.