Definition of tern

"tern" in the noun sense

1. tern

small slender gull having narrow wings and a forked tail

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tern in Scrabble®

The word tern is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 4

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays In The Letters tern:

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The 92 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In tern

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tern in Words With Friends™

The word tern is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 5

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters tern:

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The 100 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In tern

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Words containing the sequence tern

Words with tern in them (379 words)

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afternoon midafternoon midafternoons

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