Definition
- (noun) An elongated, boneless, flexible organ or limb of some animals, such as the octopus and squid.
- (noun) One of the glandular hairs on the leaves of certain insectivorous plants.
- (noun) An insidious reach or influence. “the tentacles of the criminal underworld”
Word stats
- Tentacles contains 9 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 11.
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Word neighbours
Other 9-letter words
- aardvarks
- abandoned
- abasement
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- abattoirs
- abdicated
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- abdominal
- abductees
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Words starting with TEN
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Frequently asked questions
What does Tentacles mean?
An elongated, boneless, flexible organ or limb of some animals, such as the octopus and squid.
How many letters are in Tentacles?
Tentacles has 9 letters.
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