Tanka
Yes, tanka is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
What does tanka mean?
noun
- a form of Japanese poetry; the 1st and 3rd lines have five syllables and the 2nd, 4th, and 5th have seven syllables
- a Tibetan religious painting on fabric
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 9 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
| Likely Wordle answer | No |
Anagrams of tanka
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters TANKA.
Words you can make from tanka
Frequently asked questions
Is tanka a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Tanka 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 tanka worth in Scrabble?
Tanka is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does tanka mean?
Tanka means: a form of Japanese poetry; the 1st and 3rd lines have five syllables and the 2nd, 4th, and 5th have seven syllables.
Could tanka be a Wordle answer?
Tanka is not on our list of likely Wordle answers, but it may still be accepted as a guess.