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Tenterhook

Yes, tenterhook is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does tenterhook mean?

noun

  1. one of a series of hooks used to hold cloth on a tenter

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of tenterhook

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters TENTERHOOK.

Words you can make from tenterhook

Unscramble TENTERHOOK for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is tenterhook a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Tenterhook 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 tenterhook worth in Scrabble?

Tenterhook is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does tenterhook mean?

Tenterhook means: one of a series of hooks used to hold cloth on a tenter.