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Tangential

Yes, tangential is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

What does tangential mean?

adjective

  1. of superficial relevance if any a digressive allusion to the day of the week
  2. of or relating to or acting along or in the direction of a tangent tangential forces

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for tangential

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of tangential

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters TANGENTIAL.

Words you can make from tangential

Unscramble TANGENTIAL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is tangential a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Tangential is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is tangential worth in Scrabble?

Tangential is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does tangential mean?

Tangential means: of superficial relevance if any.