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Is TENDER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TENDER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TENDER mean?

  1. adjective

    given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

    “a tender heart”

  2. adjective

    hurting

    “the tender spot on his jaw”

  3. adjective

    young and immature

    “at a tender age”

  4. adjective

    having or displaying warmth or affection

    “affectionate children”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

6

Letters

T (1) + E (1) + N (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) = 7 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 TENDER

Single letters that turn TENDER into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of TENDER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from TENDER

The 49 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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