TAMPER
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈtæm.pə(ɹ)//
noun
- A person or thing that tamps.
verb
- (intransitive) To make unauthorized or improper alterations, sometimes causing deliberate damage; to meddle (with something)."tamper detection"
- (intransitive) To try to influence someone, usually in an illegal or devious way; to try to deal (with someone)."Prosecutors argued that he would tamper with witnesses if bail was granted."
- (dated) To meddle (with something) in order to corrupt or pervert it."[…] No Art used to inflame him, no Coquetry practised to tempt or intice him, and no Prudery or Affectation to tamper with his Passions; but, on the contrary, artless and unpractised in the Wiles of the World, all her Endeavours, and even all her Wishes, tended only to render herself as un-amiable as she could in his Eyes:"
- (obsolete) To involve oneself (in a plot, scheme, etc.)."1716, Joseph Addison, The Free-holder, No. 31, 6 April, 1716, London: D. Midwinter and J. Tonson, p. 180, […] he was beheaded upon the Defeat of the Conspiracy for having but thus far tampered in it."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'TAMPER'?
The word TAMPER is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
T1
A1
M3
P3
E1
R1
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'TAMPER'?
The word TAMPER is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
T1
A1
M4
P4
E1
R1
Total: 12 points
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.