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TONGUED

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective

T 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
U 1/2
E 1/1
D 2/2

Definition of TONGUED

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"

adjective

Resembling a tongue.

adjective

(in combination) Having a particular manner of speaking.

Examples of TONGUED in a Sentence

  • "Playing wind instruments involves tonguing on the reed or mouthpiece."
  • "a soil horizon that tongues into clay"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is TONGUED a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TONGUED earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for TONGUED

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

Letter tongued Total
Scrabble 1112112 9
WWF 1123212 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in TONGUED

100 words from the letters in TONGUED

How to Use TONGUED in Word Games

TONGUED is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since TONGUED uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TONGUED to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About TONGUED

What does TONGUED mean?
TONGUED is a 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).
Is TONGUED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TONGUED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TONGUED worth in Scrabble?
TONGUED is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from TONGUED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in TONGUED. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.