LENTO
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is LENTO a Scrabble word?
Yes. LENTO is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 letters, 5 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: adjective
(of tempo) slow
- (of tempo) slow
- in music; "Play this lento, please"
Synonyms
slowly
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
LENTO scores 5 points before board multipliers.
- L = 1
- E = 1
- N = 1
- T = 1
- O = 1
Letter counts: E×1, L×1, N×1, O×1, T×1
Anagrams of LENTO
Similar 5-letter words
Crossword relevance
LENTO is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with L, ends with O, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "LENTO — (of tempo) slow" (5 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
LENTO is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is LENTO a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
LENTO (adjective): (of tempo) slow. Additional senses: in music; "Play this lento, please".
In standard Scrabble scoring, LENTO totals 5 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. LENTO relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
LENTO is 5 letters long, begins with L, ends with O, and sorts to the alphagram ELNOT. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 3 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 5-letter entries, LENTO ranks by raw score (5 points). Anagram alternatives include OLENT — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include JAZZY, FEZZY, FIZZY, FUZZY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, LENTO carries 2 vowels and 3 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on L or O are common study angles; browse words starting with L and words ending with O to rehearse parallel sets.
LENTO is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with L, ends with O, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 5-letter entries like LENTO frequently cross shorter words; knowing that LENTO contains E, L, N, O, T helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as l???o to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside LENTO include EN, LE, NT — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: L, E, N, T, O. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble lento directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 5 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat LENTO as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "LENTO — (of tempo) slow" (5 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is LENTO a valid Scrabble word?
- LENTO is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 letters, 5 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is LENTO worth in Scrabble?
- LENTO is worth 5 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: (of tempo) slow. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does LENTO mean?
- LENTO (adjective): (of tempo) slow. Additional senses: in music; "Play this lento, please". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of LENTO?
- LENTO scores 5 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 5-letter words.
- Does LENTO have anagrams?
- Yes. LENTO has 1 anagram in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in LENTO?
- LENTO has 5 letters, starts with L, ends with O, and uses the alphagram ELNOT (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find LENTO?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 5-letter results or "contains" patterns that match LENTO. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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