Is TEMPER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TEMPER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TEMPER mean?
- noun
a sudden outburst of anger
“his temper sparked like damp firewood”
- noun
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
“whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time”
- noun
a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
“his temper was well known to all his employees”
- noun
the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
6
Letters
T (1) + E (1) + M (3) + P (3) + E (1) + R (1) = 10 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for TEMPER
Single letters that turn TEMPER into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from TEMPER
The 37 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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