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Is TENURE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TENURE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TENURE mean?

  1. noun

    the term during which some position is held

  2. noun

    the right to hold property; part of an ancient hierarchical system of holding lands

  3. verb

    give life-time employment to

    “She was tenured after she published her book”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
8
Letters
6

T (1) + E (1) + N (1) + U (1) + R (1) + E (1) = 6 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 TENURE

Single letters that turn TENURE 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 hooks2

Anagrams of TENURE

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from TENURE

The 44 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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