TARDY
/ˈtɑːdi/
5-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of TARDY
noun
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A piece of paper given to students who are late to class.
"The teacher gave her a tardy because she did not come into the classroom until after the bell."
- An instance of a student being marked as tardy by a teacher in his or her attendance sheet.
verb
- To make tardy.
adjective
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Late; overdue or delayed.
"He yawned, then raised a tardy hand over his mouth."
- Moving with a slow pace or motion; not swift.
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About the word TARDY
Is "TARDY" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "TARDY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "TARDY" worth?
In Scrabble, "TARDY" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "TARDY" mean?
A piece of paper given to students who are late to class.
Does "TARDY" have any anagrams?
No, "TARDY" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.