TELLS
/tɛlz/
5-letter word · 5 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points
Meaning of TELLS
- A reflexive, often habitual behavior, especially one occurring in a context that often features attempts at deception by persons under psychological stress (such as a poker game or police interrogation), that reveals information that the person exhibiting the behavior is attempting to withhold.
- That which is told; a tale or account.
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(archaic outside of idioms) To count, reckon, or enumerate.
"All told, there were over a dozen. Can you tell time on a clock? He had untold wealth."
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To narrate.
"I want to tell a story; I want to tell you a story."
- A hill or mound, originally and especially in the Middle East, over or consisting of the ruins of ancient settlements.
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About the word TELLS
Is "TELLS" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "TELLS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "TELLS" worth?
In Scrabble, "TELLS" is worth 5 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 15.
What does "TELLS" mean?
A reflexive, often habitual behavior, especially one occurring in a context that often features attempts at deception by persons under psychological stress (such as a poker game or police interrogation), that reveals information that the person exhibiting the behavior is attempting to withhold.
Does "TELLS" have any anagrams?
No, "TELLS" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.