TEMPT
5-letter word
TEMPT is a valid Scrabble word
Is TEMPT Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ✅ Yes | In the official answer list |
| Quordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ✅ Yes | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ✅ Yes | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does TEMPT Mean?
dispose or incline or entice to
TEMPT Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place M or P on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
TEMPT — Word Stats
Is TEMPT Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — TEMPT scores 9 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 9 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 9 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 11 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 9 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in TEMPT are M (3 pts), P (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is TEMPT Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — TEMPT scores 11 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why TEMPT scores 11 pts in WWF vs 9 pts in Scrabble.
Is TEMPT a Wordle Word?
✅ Yes — TEMPT is a valid Wordle answer.
It has appeared or could appear as a daily Wordle puzzle.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
Is TEMPT Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — TEMPT is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid ✅
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for TEMPT:
T________TT___T Is TEMPT Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — TEMPT is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Words You Can Make From TEMPT
Shorter words hidden in TEMPT's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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No perfect anagrams exist for TEMPT — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About TEMPT
Is TEMPT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. TEMPT is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is TEMPT in Scrabble?
TEMPT scores 9 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 11 points.
Is TEMPT valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. TEMPT is a valid Words With Friends word worth 11 points.
What does TEMPT mean?
TEMPT: dispose or incline or entice to
Can TEMPT be used in Wordle?
Yes — TEMPT is in the official Wordle answer list.
What words can you make from TEMPT's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from TEMPT's letters. Short words like EM, EP, ET can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does TEMPT have any anagrams?
No. TEMPT has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is TEMPT in the dictionary?
Yes. TEMPT appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.