We all know what a ‘TV’ is. The word ‘television’ is also accepted in Scrabble.
Is it the same with TV? Can it add to your score in word games?
Here is the answer.
‘TV’ is Not a Valid Scrabble Word
‘TV’ is not on the list of valid words in Scrabble. It is not present in the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary or the Official Tournament and Club Word List.
The term is also absent in Collins Scrabble Words. Therefore, you cannot use ‘TV’ in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and elsewhere.
The word will not help you earn any points. Moreover, ‘TV’ is not valid in Words with Friends.
What are the Definitions of TV?
TV is the alternative and colloquial form of television. It is used both for countable and uncountable purposes.
TV is an electronic device that receives television signals and shows visual images on the screen. You must have seen a TV set at your home.
It plays stationary or moving objects. You can connect your video devices like DVDs and gaming consoles to your TV.
Moreover, TV is the abbreviation of transvestite.
Can You Make Extra Letter-Added Words with ‘TV?’
You cannot make longer words with ‘TV’ by adding more letters. You must introduce letters in between and replace more to create valid words.
A few examples are:
- Television
- Tavern
- Adventure
- Adventurous
- Anticonvulsants
- Competitive
- Alternative
- Abortiveness
- Abstractive
You cannot use ‘TV’ in Scrabble. However, you can make new words with it to earn points.
‘TV’ is Not Valid in Scrabble
‘TV’ does not exist in any Scrabble dictionary. It will not help you add to your score. The term is also invalid in Words with Friends. ‘TV’ is the short for television that shows moving pictures. You can make valid Scrabble words by adding letters to ‘TV.’
Last Updated on November 13, 2023 by Dipanjan
