TRIBUTARY
/ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/
9 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of TRIBUTARY
A natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.
A nation, state, or other entity that pays tribute.
Related to the paying of tribute.
Subordinate; inferior
Yielding supplies of any kind; serving to form or make up, a greater object of the same kind, as a part, branch, etc.; contributing.
"The Ohio has many tributary streams, and is itself tributary to the Mississippi."
Examples of TRIBUTARY in a Sentence
- "The Ohio has many tributary streams, and is itself tributary to the Mississippi."
Word Details
Is TRIBUTARY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TRIBUTARY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TRIBUTARY uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TRIBUTARY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | r | i | b | u | t | a | r | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TRIBUTARY
100 words from the letters in TRIBUTARY
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How to Use TRIBUTARY in Word Games
TRIBUTARY is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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