TORN
/tɔːn/
4 letters · 1 syllable · verb
Definition of TORN
To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
"He tore his coat on the nail."
To injure as if by pulling apart.
"He has a torn ligament."
To destroy or reduce abstract unity or coherence, such as social, political or emotional.
"He was torn by conflicting emotions."
Examples of TORN in a Sentence
- "He tore his coat on the nail."
- "He has a torn ligament."
- "He was torn by conflicting emotions."
Word Details
Is TORN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TORN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like TORN are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for TORN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | o | r | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TORN
11 words from the letters in TORN
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use TORN in Word Games
TORN is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: TORN is only 4 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 TORN to find 11 additional valid words.