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TONGUE

/tʌŋ/

6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

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Definition of TONGUE

noun

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.

noun

This organ, as taken from animals used for food (especially cows).−

"cold tongue with mustard"

noun

(metonym) A language.

"He was speaking in his native tongue."

verb

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."

verb

To manipulate with the tongue, as in kissing or oral sex.

verb

To protrude in relatively long, narrow sections.

"a soil horizon that tongues into clay"

Synonyms of TONGUE

Words with similar meaning

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

Letters
6
Syllables
1
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
10
points

Is TONGUE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

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 tongue Total
Scrabble 111211 7
WWF 112321 10

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About TONGUE

What does TONGUE mean?
TONGUE is a noun. 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.
Is TONGUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TONGUE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TONGUE worth in Scrabble?
TONGUE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from TONGUE?
You can make 56 words from the letters in TONGUE. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of TONGUE?
Synonyms of TONGUE include: idiom, language, lingo, speaking in tongues. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.