TERN
/tɜːn/
4-letter word · 4 Scrabble points · 5 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of TERN
noun
- Any of various sea birds of the family Sternidae that are similar to gulls but are smaller and have a forked tail.
noun
- That which consists of, or pertains to, three things or numbers together.
- A lottery prize resulting from the favourable combination of three numbers in the draw.
adjective
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Threefold; triple; consisting of three; ternate
"a tern schooner, one with three masts"
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Anagrams of TERN
rent4
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About the word TERN
Is "TERN" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "TERN" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "TERN" worth?
In Scrabble, "TERN" is worth 4 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 5 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 12.
What does "TERN" mean?
Any of various sea birds of the family Sternidae that are similar to gulls but are smaller and have a forked tail.
What are the anagrams of "TERN"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as TERN: RENT.