Tense
Yes, tense 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 tense mean?
noun
- a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
verb
- become stretched or tense or taut
the bodybuilder's neck muscles tensed;
- increase the tension on
alternately relax and tense your calf muscle
- become tense, nervous, or uneasy
He tensed up when he saw his opponent enter the room
adjective
- in or of a state of physical or nervous tension
- pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles (e.g., the vowel sound in `beat')
- taut or rigid; stretched tight
tense piano strings
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for tense
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 5 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
| Likely Wordle answer | Yes |
Anagrams of tense
Words you can make from tense
Frequently asked questions
Is tense a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Tense 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 tense worth in Scrabble?
Tense is worth 5 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does tense mean?
Tense means: a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time.
Could tense be a Wordle answer?
Tense is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.