How many points is TENDS worth in Scrabble?

TENDS is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TENDS?

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

Can you add a letter to TENDS?

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

Scrabble

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TENDS

6 pts

TENDS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points. TENDS is a verb form of tend. TEND means "be inclined".

Meaning & examples

/tɛndz/

Pronunciation: /tɛndz/

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verb

(Old English law) To make a tender of; to offer or tender.
(followed by a to-infinitive) To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning.
Example: It tends to snow here in winter.
To contribute to or toward some outcome.

verb

(with to) To look after (e.g. an ill person.)
Example: We need to tend to the garden, which has become a mess.
To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard.
Example: Shepherds tend their flocks.
To wait (upon), as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend.

Synonyms: guard, look after, watch, attend to, care for, minister, nurse, see to

verb

To kindle; ignite; set on fire; light; inflame; burn.

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

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

TENDS is a verb form of tend. TEND means "be inclined".

In a sentence: "They tends."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of TENDS. It scores 6 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

TEND5 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before TENDS. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

STENDS7 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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TENDS Scrabble FAQ

Is TENDS a Scrabble word?: TENDS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
What does TENDS mean?: TENDS is a verb form of tend. TEND means "be inclined".
How do you use TENDS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They tends."
How many points is TENDS worth in Scrabble?: TENDS is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TENDS?: TENDS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TENDS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes STENDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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