TAN
/tæn/
3-letter word · 3 Scrabble points · 4 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of TAN
noun
- A yellowish-brown colour.
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A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources.
"She still has a tan from her vacation in Mexico."
adjective
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Of a yellowish-brown.
"Mine is the white car parked next to the tan pickup truck."
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Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun.
"You’re looking very tan this week."
verb
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To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
"No matter how long I stay out in the sun, I never tan. though I do burn."
- To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.
numeral
- The second cardinal number two, formerly used in Celtic areas, especially Cumbria and parts of Yorkshire, for counting sheep, and stitches in knitting.
noun
- An Armenian drink made of yoghurt and water similar to airan and doogh
noun
- A traditional South and East Asian unit of weight, based upon the load of a shoulder pole and varying by place and over time but usually standardized at about 60 kg.
noun
- A twig or small switch.
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Anagrams of TAN
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About the word TAN
Is "TAN" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "TAN" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 3 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "TAN" worth?
In Scrabble, "TAN" is worth 3 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 4 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 9.
What does "TAN" mean?
A yellowish-brown colour.
What are the anagrams of "TAN"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as TAN: ANT.