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TALLY
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Definition

Pronunciation: //ˈtæli//

intj

  • (radio, aviation) Target sighted.
    "(Air Traffic Control): Speedbird 123, New York, traffic at two o’clock, seven miles, a Boeing 737, west-bound, at 4000 feet."

noun

  • (by extension) One of two books, sheets of paper, etc., on which corresponding accounts were kept.
  • (by extension) Any account or score kept by notches or marks, whether on wood or paper, or in a book, especially one kept in duplicate.
    "Bulgaria, inevitably, raised the tempo in the opening moments of the second half and keeper Joe Hart was forced into his first meaningful action to block a deflected corner - but England were soon threatening to add to their goal tally."
  • (archaic) One thing made to suit another; a counterpart or match.
    "So paired, so suited in their minds and persons, That they were framed the tallies for each other."
  • (informal, regional, dated) A state of cohabitation, living with another individual in an intimate relationship outside of marriage.
    "But I’d advise thee t’ live tally for o that, if thou con mak it reet wi’ some owd damsel, ut does no’ care what folk say’n about owt o’th’sort."

verb

  • (transitive) To count something.
  • (transitive) To mathematically calculate a numeric result.
  • (transitive) To record something by making marks.
    "The counter tallied the languages people were conversing in while walking along a set route that wove back and forth through the chairs and tables."
  • (transitive) To make things correspond or agree with each other.
    "I am sorry to find they are not so well tallied to the present juncture as I could wish."

adv

  • (obsolete) In a tall way; stoutly; with spirit.
    "And you, Lodovick, / That stand so tally on your reputation, / You shall be he shall speak it."

Source: Kaikki

Word Details

Length
5 letters
Scrabble Points
8 points
Words With Friends Points
9 points

Word Games

Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
Yes
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
Yes
Wordle
Yes
Words With Friends
Yes

How many Scrabble points is the word 'TALLY'?

The word TALLY is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

T1
A1
L1
L1
Y4

Total: 8 points

How many Words With Friends points is the word 'TALLY'?

The word TALLY is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.

T1
A1
L2
L2
Y3

Total: 9 points

How many letters is the word 'TALLY'?

The word TALLY has 5 letters.

Is 'TALLY' a valid Wordle word?

Yes! TALLY is a valid 5-letter word that can be used in Wordle.

What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?

While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:

  • B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
  • H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
  • L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
  • V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
  • J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends

Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.

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