TIGERS
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is TIGERS a Scrabble word?
Yes. TIGERS is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 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.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students; currently seeks to establish an independent Tamil state called Eelam; relies on guerilla strategy including terrorist tactics that target key government and military personnel; "the Tamil Tigers perfected suicide bombing as a weapon of war"
TIGERS (noun): a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students; currently seeks to establish an independent Tamil state called Eelam; relies on guerilla strategy including terrorist tactics that target key government and military personnel; "the Tamil Tigers perfected suicide bombing as a weapon of war".
Synonyms
liberation tigers of tamil eelam, ltte, tamil tigers, world tamil association, world tamil movement
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
TIGERS scores 7 points before board multipliers.
- T = 1
- I = 1
- G = 2
- E = 1
- R = 1
- S = 1
Letter counts: E×1, G×1, I×1, R×1, S×1, T×1
TIGERS has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 6-letter words
Crossword relevance
TIGERS is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with T, ends with S, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "TIGERS — a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students; currently seeks to establish an independent Tamil state called Eelam; relies on guerilla strategy including terrorist tactics that target key government and military personnel; "the Tamil Tigers perfected suicide bombing as a weapon of war"" (7 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
TIGERS 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 TIGERS a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
TIGERS (noun): a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students; currently seeks to establish an independent Tamil state called Eelam; relies on guerilla strategy including terrorist tactics that target key government and military personnel; "the Tamil Tigers perfected suicide bombing as a weapon of war".
In standard Scrabble scoring, TIGERS 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. TIGERS 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.
TIGERS is 6 letters long, begins with T, ends with S, and sorts to the alphagram EGIRST. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so TIGERS is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 6-letter entries, TIGERS ranks by raw score (7 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZY, BEZAZZ, PIZAZZ, ZAQQUM; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, TIGERS carries 2 vowels and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on T or S are common study angles; browse words starting with T and words ending with S to rehearse parallel sets.
TIGERS is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with T, ends with S, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 6-letter entries like TIGERS frequently cross shorter words; knowing that TIGERS contains E, G, I, R, 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????s to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside TIGERS include GE, IG, ER — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: T, I, G, E, R, S. 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 tigers 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 TIGERS as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "TIGERS — a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students; currently seeks to establish an independent Tamil state called Eelam; relies on guerilla strategy including terrorist tactics that target key government and military personnel; "the Tamil Tigers perfected suicide bombing as a weapon of war"" (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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is TIGERS a valid Scrabble word?
- TIGERS is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 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.
- How many points is TIGERS worth in Scrabble?
- TIGERS is worth 7 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students; currently seeks to establish an independent Tamil state called Eelam; relies on guerilla strategy including terrorist tactics that target key government and military personnel; "the Tamil Tigers perfected suicide bombing as a weapon of war". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does TIGERS mean?
- TIGERS (noun): a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students; currently seeks to establish an independent Tamil state called Eelam; relies on guerilla strategy including terrorist tactics that target key government and military personnel; "the Tamil Tigers perfected suicide bombing as a weapon of war". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of TIGERS?
- TIGERS scores 7 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 6-letter words.
- Does TIGERS have anagrams?
- TIGERS has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in TIGERS?
- TIGERS has 6 letters, starts with T, ends with S, and uses the alphagram EGIRST (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find TIGERS?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 6-letter results or "contains" patterns that match TIGERS. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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