TUNA is a valid Scrabble word — 4 points
Yes. TUNA is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 4 points in Scrabble and 6 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept TUNA?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 28 / 100
Our own measure of how useful TUNA is to know. It scores 4 from 4 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 6.3% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for TUNA
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
tunasChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How TUNA scores
Face value of the 4 tiles in TUNA, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| t | 1 | 6 |
| u | 1 | 4 |
| n | 1 | 6 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
Drawing exactly these 4 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 3,026.
What stands out about TUNA
- The same 4 tiles also spell 2 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does TUNA mean in Scrabble?
noun
A large, fast-swimming saltwater fish that is caught for food and often sold canned.
Tuna live in warm and temperate seas around the world and travel in large schools. They are prized both as a game fish and as a major food source. Canned tuna is one of the most widely eaten fish products in the world.
How TUNA is used
Everyday word, common in cooking and fishing contexts.
- She made a sandwich with tuna and mayonnaise.
- The boat came back with a hold full of tuna.
- Canned tuna is a cheap source of protein.
- Bluefin tuna can grow to an enormous size.
- He ordered grilled tuna steak for dinner.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of TUNA and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of TUNA
The 4 tiles of TUNA in a different order — 2 found.
Words starting with TUNA
7 longer words begin with TUNA.
Words with TUNA inside
18 words contain TUNA in the middle. Words that start with TUNA are listed separately above, so nothing is repeated.
Shorter words from the letters in TUNA
Common questions about TUNA
- Is TUNA valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts TUNA, where it scores 6 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is TUNA worth?
- TUNA is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words with Friends.
- What does TUNA mean?
- A large, fast-swimming saltwater fish that is caught for food and often sold canned.
- What letters can be added to TUNA?
- TUNA takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 4 letters of TUNA:
Open TUNA in the Word Finder