TONGUE
/tʌŋ/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of TONGUE
The flexible muscular organ in the mouth that is used to move food around, for tasting and that is moved into various positions to modify the flow of air from the lungs in order to produce different sounds in speech.
This organ, as taken from animals used for food (especially cows).−
"cold tongue with mustard"
(metonym) A language.
"He was speaking in his native tongue."
On a wind instrument, to articulate a note by starting the air with a tap of the tongue, as though by speaking a 'd' or 't' sound (alveolar plosive).
"Playing wind instruments involves tonguing on the reed or mouthpiece."
To manipulate with the tongue, as in kissing or oral sex.
To protrude in relatively long, narrow sections.
"a soil horizon that tongues into clay"
Examples of TONGUE in a Sentence
- "cold tongue with mustard"
- "He was speaking in his native tongue."
- "Playing wind instruments involves tonguing on the reed or mouthpiece."
- "a soil horizon that tongues into clay"
Word Details
Is TONGUE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TONGUE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TONGUE uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TONGUE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | o | n | g | u | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TONGUE
56 words from the letters in TONGUE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use TONGUE in Word Games
TONGUE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, TONGUE 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 TONGUE to find 56 additional valid words.