How many points is TONGUES worth in Scrabble?

TONGUES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TONGUES?

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

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TONGUES

8 pts

TONGUES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. TONGUES is a verb form of tongue. TONGUE means "to touch with the an organ of the mouth".

Meaning & examples

/tʌŋz/

noun

The flexible muscular organ in the mouth that is used to move food around, for tasting and that is moved into various positions to modify the flow of air from the lungs in order to produce different sounds in speech.
This organ, as taken from animals used for food (especially cows).−
Example: cold tongue with mustard
(metonym) A language.
Example: He was speaking in his native tongue.

Synonyms: idiom, language, lingo, speaking in tongues

verb

On a wind instrument, to articulate a note by starting the air with a tap of the tongue, as though by speaking a 'd' or 't' sound (alveolar plosive).
Example: Playing wind instruments involves tonguing on the reed or mouthpiece.
To manipulate with the tongue, as in kissing or oral sex.
To protrude in relatively long, narrow sections.
Example: a soil horizon that tongues into clay

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

TONGUES is a verb form of tongue. TONGUE means "to touch with the an organ of the mouth".

In a sentence: "They tongues."

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TONGUES Scrabble FAQ

Is TONGUES a Scrabble word?: TONGUES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does TONGUES mean?: TONGUES is a verb form of tongue. TONGUE means "to touch with the an organ of the mouth".
How do you use TONGUES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They tongues."
How many points is TONGUES worth in Scrabble?: TONGUES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TONGUES?: TONGUES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).