How many points is TENON worth in Scrabble?

TENON is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TENON?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

5 pts

TENON is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. TENON means "to unite by means of a projection on the end of a piece of wood".

A projecting member left by cutting away the wood around it, and made to insert into a mortise, and in this way secure together the parts of a frame.

To make into a tenon.
Example: First we'll tenon this part, then we'll make a mortise that will fit it on that part.
To fit with tenons.

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Text licenses: CC BY-SA 3.0

Loading examples and pronunciation…

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to unite by means of a projection on the end of a piece of wood

In a sentence: "They tenon."

Check the Scrabble meaning of TENON. It scores 5 points.

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

= 5

Is TENON a Scrabble word?: TENON is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
What does TENON mean?: to unite by means of a projection on the end of a piece of wood
How do you use TENON in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They tenon."
How many points is TENON worth in Scrabble?: TENON is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TENON?: TENON is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).