What does TAN mean?
- Pronunciation
- /tæn/
- Letters
- 3
- Scrabble score
- 3
- Words With Friends score
- 4
- How common
- Common
Meaning
noun
- a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
- a light brown the color of topaz
- ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle
verb
- treat skins and hides with tannic acid so as to convert them into leather
- get a tan, from wind or sun
adjective
- of a light yellowish-brown color
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
tans4tannest7
Anagrams of TAN
Words inside TAN
4 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is TAN a valid word in word games?
TAN is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is TAN worth?
TAN is worth 3 points with Scrabble letter values and 4 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from TAN?
4 other words, including AT, AN, NA and TA.