Tenter

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A wooden framework fitted with hooks on which freshly woven cloth is stretched and allowed to dry to maintain its proper shape.

“The tenter stood in the field beside the mill where the weavers worked each day.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ten·ter

Related Words

Synonyms

framestretcherdrying frame

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains T, E, N, T, E, R with two T's and two E's. Similar to TENDER but with a different letter.

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Scrabble

Worth 6 points. Common tiles throughout. The double T can help clear surplus T's from your rack.

Words Related to Tenter

Anagrams of Tenter

Words that use exactly the same letters as “tenter”.

netter

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “tenter” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

center tender

Words you can make from Tenter

Shorter words formed from the letters in “tenter”.

enter entre entte neter renet rente tenet terne treen trent entr erne eten neer nett rent rete teen tent tern tree

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