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Tonsures
t 1o 1n 1s 1u 1r 1e 1s 1
About 2 syllables
noun · verb · 8 letters · Less common · plural and third-person singular form of tonsure
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does tonsures mean?
noun
the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head
shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order
verb
shave the head of a newly inducted monk
Definitions shown for tonsure, the base form of tonsures.
Is TONSURES 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) | No |
How many points is TONSURES worth?
Scrabble
8 ptsWords With Friends
10 ptsWordfeud
9 ptsNYT Crossplay
9 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in TONSURES
Best shorter words top 30 of 340
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See all 340 words made from TONSURES Words that end like TONSURES
Common words that share the ending -URES, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -URES Tonsures: quick answers
Is TONSURES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. TONSURES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 8 points before board bonuses.
How many points is TONSURES worth?
TONSURES scores 8 points in Scrabble, 10 in Words With Friends, 9 in Wordfeud and 9 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does tonsures mean?
tonsures is the plural and third-person singular form of tonsure, which means “the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in TONSURES?
You can make 340 shorter words from TONSURES, such as ESTROUS, NESTORS, OESTRUS, OUSTERS. See the full list.