1adjective
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
“a crisp retort”
01 Word definition
terse
5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants
Is TERSE a word?
Yes. TERSE is a 5-letter adjective. brief and to the point; effectively cut short Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
T-E-R-S-EHow do you spell TERSE?
TERSE contains 5 letters, begins with T, and ends with E.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗crispcurtlaconic
02 Letter breakdown
How is TERSE spelled?
T1E2R3S4E5
03 Word-game status
Can you play TERSE?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 5 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
Words With Friends
Base tile value: 5 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About TERSE.
How do you spell TERSE?
TERSE is spelled T-E-R-S-E. It contains 5 letters.