TONGUED
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of TONGUED
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"
Resembling a tongue.
(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
Is TONGUED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TONGUED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | t | o | n | g | u | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TONGUED
100 words from the letters in TONGUED
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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.