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Tone

Yes, tone is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 4 points in Scrabble.

What does tone mean?

noun

  1. the quality of a person's voice he began in a conversational tone
  2. (linguistics) a pitch or change in pitch of the voice that serves to distinguish words in tonal languages the Beijing dialect uses four tones
  3. (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound) the timbre of her soprano was rich and lovely

verb

  1. utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically The students chanted the same slogan over and over again
  2. vary the pitch of one's speech
  3. change the color or tone of tone a negative

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for tone

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants2 / 2
Scrabble points4
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

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Frequently asked questions

Is tone a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Tone 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 tone worth in Scrabble?

Tone is worth 4 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does tone mean?

Tone means: the quality of a person's voice.