How many points is TAMBOURS worth in Scrabble?

TAMBOURS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TAMBOURS?

TAMBOURS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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TAMBOURS

12 pts

TAMBOURS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. TAMBOURS is a verb form of tambour. TAMBOUR means "to embroider on a round wooden frame".

Meaning & examples

noun

A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber, affecting what materials are used to make it; a membranophone.
Any similar hollow, cylindrical object.
Example: Replace the drum unit of your printer.
A barrel or large cylindrical container for liquid transport and storage.
Example: The restaurant ordered ketchup in 50-gallon drums.

noun

A small hill or ridge of hills.

noun

A social gathering or assembly held in the evening.
A person's home; a house or other building, especially when insalubrious; a tavern, a brothel.

noun

A small shallow drum.
A circular frame for embroidery.
A rich kind of gold and silver embroidery.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

TAMBOURS is a verb form of tambour. TAMBOUR means "to embroider on a round wooden frame".

In a sentence: "They tambours."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of TAMBOURS. It scores 12 points.

Base words

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TAMBOUR11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in TAMBOURS, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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TAMBOURS Scrabble FAQ

Is TAMBOURS a Scrabble word?: TAMBOURS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does TAMBOURS mean?: TAMBOURS is a verb form of tambour. TAMBOUR means "to embroider on a round wooden frame".
How do you use TAMBOURS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They tambours."
How many points is TAMBOURS worth in Scrabble?: TAMBOURS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TAMBOURS?: TAMBOURS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).