1verb
let something be known
“Tell them that you will be late”
01 Word definition
tell
4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants
Is TELL a word?
Yes. TELL is a 4-letter verb. let something be known Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
T-E-L-LHow do you spell TELL?
TELL contains 4 letters, begins with T, and ends with L.
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2verb
narrate or give a detailed account of
“Tell what happened”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗narraterecountrecite
02 Letter breakdown
How is TELL spelled?
T1E2L3L4
03 Word-game status
Can you play TELL?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 4 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
Words With Friends
Base tile value: 6 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
FAQ Quick answers
About TELL.
How do you spell TELL?
TELL is spelled T-E-L-L. It contains 4 letters.