Dictionary
Tanka
t 1a 1n 1k 5a 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 5 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : valid
What does tanka mean?
noun
a form of Japanese poetry; the 1st and 3rd lines have five syllables and the 2nd, 4th, and 5th have seven syllables
a Tibetan religious painting on fabric
Is TANKA a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | Yes |
How many points is TANKA worth?
Scrabble
9 ptsWords With Friends
10 ptsWordfeud
9 ptsNYT Crossplay
10 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in TANKA
Hooks for TANKA
Add one letter to the front or back of TANKA to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Tanka: quick answers
Is TANKA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. TANKA is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 9 points before board bonuses.
How many points is TANKA worth?
TANKA scores 9 points in Scrabble, 10 in Words With Friends, 9 in Wordfeud and 10 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does tanka mean?
As a noun, tanka means “a form of Japanese poetry”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in TANKA?
You can make 20 shorter words from TANKA, such as KANA, KANT, KATA, TAKA. See the full list.