How many points is TAMBOURINE worth in Scrabble?

TAMBOURINE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TAMBOURINE?

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

Can you add a letter to TAMBOURINE?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TAMBOURINES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TAMBOURINE

14 pts

TAMBOURINE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. TAMBOURINE means "a shallow single-headed drum with jingles fitted round its rim, played on by beating or tapping with the hand".

Meaning & examples

/ˌtæm.bəˈɹiːn/

Pronunciation: /ˌtæm.bəˈɹiːn/

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noun

A percussion instrument consisting of a small, usually wooden, hoop closed on one side with a drum frame and featuring jingling metal disks on the tread; it is most often held in the hand and shaken rhythmically; by extension, any frame drum.
A tambourine dove.
A kind of Provençal dance.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a shallow single-headed drum with jingles fitted round its rim, played on by beating or tapping with the hand

In a sentence: "The tambourine is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of TAMBOURINE. It scores 14 points.

Back hooks

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TAMBOURINES15 pts

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

Letter Values

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TAMBOURINE Scrabble FAQ

Is TAMBOURINE a Scrabble word?: TAMBOURINE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does TAMBOURINE mean?: a shallow single-headed drum with jingles fitted round its rim, played on by beating or tapping with the hand
How do you use TAMBOURINE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The tambourine is noted."
How many points is TAMBOURINE worth in Scrabble?: TAMBOURINE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TAMBOURINE?: TAMBOURINE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TAMBOURINE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TAMBOURINES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.