How many points is TENUTO worth in Scrabble?

TENUTO is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TENUTO?

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

Can you add a letter to TENUTO?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TENUTO

6 pts

TENUTO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points. TENUTO means "(of a note) to be held for or beyond its full time value".

Meaning & examples

noun

A tempo mark directing that a note or passage is to be held for the full time
A passage having this mark

adjective

Describing a passage having this mark

adverb

In a sustained manner

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adverb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

(of a note) to be held for or beyond its full time value

In a sentence: "They did it tenuto."

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

Back hooks

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

TENUTOS7 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 6

TENUTO Scrabble FAQ

Is TENUTO a Scrabble word?: TENUTO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
What does TENUTO mean?: (of a note) to be held for or beyond its full time value
How do you use TENUTO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They did it tenuto."
How many points is TENUTO worth in Scrabble?: TENUTO is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TENUTO?: TENUTO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TENUTO?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TENUTOS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.