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Tease

Yes, tease is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 5 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does tease mean?

noun

  1. someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity)
  2. a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
  3. the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances he ignored their teases

verb

  1. annoy persistently The children teased the boy because of his stammer
  2. harass with persistent criticism or carping The children teased the new teacher
  3. to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them The advertisement is intended to tease the customers

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for tease

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants3 / 2
Scrabble points5
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of tease

  • setae

Words you can make from tease

Unscramble TEASE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is tease a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Tease 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 tease worth in Scrabble?

Tease is worth 5 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does tease mean?

Tease means: someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity).

Could tease be a Wordle answer?

Tease is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.