01 Word definition

tells

5 letters · 1 vowel · 4 consonants

Is TELLS a word?

Yes. TELLS is a 5-letter verb. TELLS is a plural or present-tense form of TELL: let something be known Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell TELLS?

T-E-L-L-S

TELLS contains 5 letters, begins with T, and ends with S.

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Meaning and definition

TELLS is a plural or present-tense form of TELL.

1verb

  1. TELLS is a plural or present-tense form of TELL: let something be known

    Tell them that you will be late
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score5points
Words With Friends7points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is TELLS spelled?

T1E2L3L4S5
Starts withTELFirst 3 letters
Ends withLLSLast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats L
Vowel balance1 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 5 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About TELLS.

How do you spell TELLS?

TELLS is spelled T-E-L-L-S. It contains 5 letters.