How many points is TELL worth in Scrabble?

TELL is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TELL?

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

Can you add a letter to TELL?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TELL

4 pts

TELL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 4 points. TELL means "make known in words".

Meaning & examples

/tɛl/

Pronunciation: /tɛl/

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noun

A reflexive, often habitual behavior, especially one occurring in a context that often features attempts at deception by persons under psychological stress (such as a poker game or police interrogation), that reveals information that the person exhibiting the behavior is attempting to withhold.
That which is told; a tale or account.
A private message to an individual in a chat room; a whisper.

verb

(archaic outside of idioms) To count, reckon, or enumerate.
Example: All told, there were over a dozen. Can you tell time on a clock? He had untold wealth.
To narrate.
Example: I want to tell a story; I want to tell you a story.
To convey by speech; to say.
Example: Finally, someone told him the truth. He seems to like to tell lies.

Synonyms: count, number, grass up, snitch, tattle, narrate, recount, relate

Antonyms: ask

noun

A hill or mound, originally and especially in the Middle East, over or consisting of the ruins of ancient settlements.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

make known in words

In a sentence: "They tell."

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Front hooks

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STELL5 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after TELL. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 4

TELL Scrabble FAQ

Is TELL a Scrabble word?: TELL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 4 points.
What does TELL mean?: make known in words
How do you use TELL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They tell."
How many points is TELL worth in Scrabble?: TELL is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TELL?: TELL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TELL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes STELL, TELLS, TELLY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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