TRIBE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is TRIBE a Scrabble word?
Yes. TRIBE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 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 federation (as of American Indians)
- group of people related by blood or marriage
- (biology) a taxonomic category between a genus and a subfamily
- a federation (as of American Indians)
- a social division of (usually preliterate) people
Synonyms
kin, kin group, kinship group, kindred, clan, federation of tribes, folk
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
TRIBE scores 7 points before board multipliers.
- T = 1
- R = 1
- I = 1
- B = 3
- E = 1
Letter counts: B×1, E×1, I×1, R×1, T×1
Anagrams of TRIBE
Similar 5-letter words
Crossword relevance
TRIBE is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with T, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "TRIBE — a federation (as of American Indians)" (7 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
TRIBE 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 TRIBE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
TRIBE (noun): group of people related by blood or marriage. Additional senses: (biology) a taxonomic category between a genus and a subfamily; a federation (as of American Indians); a social division of (usually preliterate) people.
In standard Scrabble scoring, TRIBE 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. TRIBE 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.
TRIBE is 5 letters long, begins with T, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram BEIRT. There are 3 anagrams in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 3 consonants.
Among 20 tracked 5-letter entries, TRIBE ranks by raw score (7 points). Anagram alternatives include BITER, BRITE, TIBER — 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, TRIBE carries 2 vowels and 3 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on T or E are common study angles; browse words starting with T and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
TRIBE is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with T, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 5-letter entries like TRIBE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that TRIBE contains B, E, I, R, T helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as t???e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside TRIBE include BE, IB, RI — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: T, R, I, B, E. 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 tribe 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 TRIBE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "TRIBE — a federation (as of American Indians)" (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 TRIBE a valid Scrabble word?
- TRIBE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 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 TRIBE worth in Scrabble?
- TRIBE is worth 7 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a federation (as of American Indians). See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does TRIBE mean?
- TRIBE (noun): group of people related by blood or marriage. Additional senses: (biology) a taxonomic category between a genus and a subfamily; a federation (as of American Indians); a social division of (usually preliterate) people. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of TRIBE?
- TRIBE 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 5-letter words.
- Does TRIBE have anagrams?
- Yes. TRIBE has 3 anagrams in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in TRIBE?
- TRIBE has 5 letters, starts with T, ends with E, and uses the alphagram BEIRT (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find TRIBE?
- 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 TRIBE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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