Is TYMPANA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TYMPANA is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TYMPANA mean?
Tympana is a form of TYMPANUM.
- noun
the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear
- noun
the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound
- noun
a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
14
Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
7
Letters
T (1) + Y (4) + M (3) + P (3) + A (1) + N (1) + A (1) = 14 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 TYMPANA
Single letters that turn TYMPANA 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
Words you can make from TYMPANA
The 54 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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