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Terns
t 1e 1r 1n 1s 1
About 1 syllable
noun · 5 letters · Less common · plural of tern
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : valid
What does terns mean?
noun
small slender gull having narrow wings and a forked tail
Definitions shown for tern, the base form of terns.
Is TERNS 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 TERNS worth?
Scrabble
5 ptsWords With Friends
6 ptsWordfeud
5 ptsNYT Crossplay
5 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in TERNS
Hooks for TERNS
Add one letter to the front or back of TERNS to make another word.
Front hooks
Back hooks
None
Words that end like TERNS
Common words that share the ending -ERNS, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
fernsconcernsgovernscavernsmodernstavernsdiscernssouthernssternspatternsinternscisternslanternslecternswesterns
All words ending in -ERNS Terns: quick answers
Is TERNS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. TERNS is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 5 points before board bonuses.
How many points is TERNS worth?
TERNS scores 5 points in Scrabble, 6 in Words With Friends, 5 in Wordfeud and 5 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does terns mean?
terns is the plural of tern, which means “small slender gull having narrow wings and a forked tail”.
What words can you make with the letters in TERNS?
You can make 34 shorter words from TERNS, such as ERNS, ERST, NEST, NETS. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of TERNS?
TERNS rearranges into NERTS, RENTS, STERN.