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TUSSAH

6-letter word • 9 Scrabble points • 9 WWF points

t1
u1
s1
s1
a1
h4
6
Letters
2
Vowels
4
Consonants
9
Scrabble
9
WWF
0
Anagrams

Definition of TUSSAH

TUSSAH is a valid 6-letter English word recognized in major word game dictionaries including the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) and the Tournament Word List (TWL). This word scores 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, giving it solid scoring potential in competitive play. The word contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants, with repeated letters: S (appearing 2 times).

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Word
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Syllables
2 syllables
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Difficulty
Easy (3/10)
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Unique Letters
5 of 6 letters

TUSSAH has a word difficulty rating of 3 out of 10, categorized as "Easy." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. The word consists primarily of common, frequently-used letters, making it one that most players would be familiar with.

Letter Analysis

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t
u
a
h

The 6 letters in TUSSAH break down into 2 vowels and 4 consonants. Repeated letters: S (×2). Having duplicate letters can be both an advantage and a challenge in word games — it limits the variety of letters on your rack but also means fewer unique tiles needed to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in TUSSAH is H, worth 4 points. Approximately 83% of the letters in TUSSAH are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Words That Rhyme With TUSSAH

These words share a similar ending pattern with TUSSAH, ending in -SAH. Rhyming words are useful for poetry, song lyrics, word games, and creative writing. They can also help you discover words with similar letter patterns.

Using TUSSAH in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

TUSSAH is worth 9 base points in Scrabble. This is a solid mid-range word. Try to place the highest-value letter (H = 4 points) on a bonus square to boost your score. On a Double Word Score, TUSSAH earns 18 points.

Consider playing TUSSAH as a parallel play alongside existing words to score points from multiple new words created simultaneously.

Note: Since TUSSAH contains repeated letters, you'll need multiple copies of certain tiles. Standard Scrabble sets include varying quantities of each letter, so check tile distribution before planning this play.

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, TUSSAH scores 9 points. This word scores the same in both games, so your strategy transfers well between platforms. The Words With Friends board has a different layout of premium squares compared to Scrabble, so look for TW (Triple Word) and TL (Triple Letter) squares specific to the WWF board.

Is TUSSAH a Valid Scrabble Word?

Yes, TUSSAH is a valid Scrabble word worth 9 points.

TUSSAH can be played in Scrabble, Words With Friends, and most other word games. At 9 points, it provides a solid scoring opportunity in competitive play.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is TUSSAH a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TUSSAH is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, TUSSAH is worth 9 points, making it a solid mid-range word. In Words With Friends, it earns 9 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in TUSSAH?

TUSSAH contains 6 letters total: 2 vowels and 4 consonants. It uses 5 unique letters with some letters repeated.

How many syllables does TUSSAH have?

TUSSAH has approximately 2 syllables. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.

What words rhyme with TUSSAH?

Words that share a similar ending sound with TUSSAH include: LANSAH, BLAH, AMAH, AYAH, NOAH. These words end with the same letter pattern, making them useful for word games, poetry, and creative writing.

What words can you make from the letters in TUSSAH?

You can unscramble the letters in TUSSAH to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for TUSSAH to see every possible word you can create from these 6 letters, complete with Scrabble and Words With Friends scores.

Related 6-Letter Words

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