TUSK
/ˈtʌsk/
4-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of TUSK
noun
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One of a pair of elongated pointed teeth that extend outside the mouth of an animal such as walrus, elephant or wild boar.
"Until the CITES sales ban, elephant tusks were the 'backbone' of the legal ivory trade."
- A small projection on a (tusk) tenon.
verb
- To dig up using a tusk, as boars do.
- To gore with the tusks.
noun
- A fish, the torsk (Brosme brosme).
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About the word TUSK
Is "TUSK" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "TUSK" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "TUSK" worth?
In Scrabble, "TUSK" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "TUSK" mean?
One of a pair of elongated pointed teeth that extend outside the mouth of an animal such as walrus, elephant or wild boar.
Does "TUSK" have any anagrams?
No, "TUSK" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.