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Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Yes. TENSION is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 7 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Part of speech: noun
the action of stretching something tight; "tension holds the belt in the pulleys"
latent hostility, tenseness, stress, tensity, tautness
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
TENSION scores 7 points before board multipliers.
Letter counts: E×1, I×1, N×2, O×1, S×1, T×1
TENSION is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with T, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example: "TENSION — the action of stretching something tight; "tension holds the belt in the pulleys"" (7 Scrabble points).
TENSION 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 TENSION a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
TENSION (noun): the action of stretching something tight; "tension holds the belt in the pulleys". Additional senses: (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body; "the direction of maximum tension moves asymptotically toward the direction of the shear"; feelings of hostility that are not manifest; "he could sense her latent hostility to him"; "the diplomats' first concern was to reduce international tensions"; a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature); "there is a tension created between narrative time and movie time"; "there is a tension between these approaches to understanding history".
In standard Scrabble scoring, TENSION totals 7 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. TENSION 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.
TENSION is 7 letters long, begins with T, ends with N, and sorts to the alphagram EINNOST. There are 2 anagrams in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 19 tracked 7-letter entries, TENSION ranks by raw score (7 points). Anagram alternatives include INTONES, STENION — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZ, ZYZZYVA, JAZZBOW, JAZZILY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, TENSION carries 3 vowels and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on T or N are common study angles; browse words starting with T and words ending with N to rehearse parallel sets.
TENSION is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with T, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 7-letter entries like TENSION frequently cross shorter words; knowing that TENSION contains E, I, N, O, S, T helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as t?????n to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside TENSION include EN, IO, NS — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: T, E, N, S, I, 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 tension directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 7 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 TENSION as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "TENSION — the action of stretching something tight; "tension holds the belt in the pulleys"" (7 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.