How many points is TEMPER worth in Scrabble?

TEMPER is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TEMPER?

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

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

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TEMPER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. TEMPER means "outburst of anger".

/ˈtɛmpə/

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmpɚ/

A tendency to be in a certain type of mood; a habitual way of thinking, behaving or reacting.
Example: to have a good, bad, or calm temper
State of mind; mood.
A tendency to become angry.
Example: He has quite a temper when dealing with salespeople.

To moderate or control.
Example: Temper your language around children.
To strengthen or toughen a material, especially metal, by heat treatment; anneal.
Example: Tempering is a heat treatment technique applied to metals, alloys, and glass to achieve greater toughness by increasing the strength of materials and/or ductility. Tempering is performed by a controlled reheating of the work piece to a temperature below its lower eutectic critical temperature.
To sauté spices in ghee or oil to release essential oils for flavouring a dish in South Asian cuisine.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

outburst of anger

In a sentence: "The temper is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of TEMPER. It scores 10 points.

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

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Is TEMPER a Scrabble word?: TEMPER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does TEMPER mean?: outburst of anger
How do you use TEMPER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The temper is noted."
How many points is TEMPER worth in Scrabble?: TEMPER is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TEMPER?: TEMPER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TEMPER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TEMPERA, TEMPERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.