TAN
3
Definition
Pronunciation: //tæn//
verb
- (transitive, intransitive) To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun."No matter how long I stay out in the sun, I never tan, though I do burn."
- (transitive, stative) To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner.
- (transitive, informal) To spank or beat.""Well, go 'long and play; but mind you get back some time in a week, or I'll tan you.""
num
- (dialect, rare) The second cardinal number two, formerly used in Celtic areas, especially Cumbria and parts of Yorkshire, for counting sheep, and stitches in knitting.
noun
- (dialectal) A twig or small switch.
verb
- (transitive, MLE, slang) To kill by gun, to shoot."Step on the wing, see an opp and I'll whack it Do it like Super Savage Who's the yute I Jet-Li-rise that dots and tan him (whoosh) Rise that dots and tan him"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 3 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 3 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 4 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 'TAN'?
The word TAN is worth 3 points in Scrabble.
T1
A1
N1
Total: 3 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'TAN'?
The word TAN is worth 4 points in Words With Friends.
T1
A1
N2
Total: 4 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.