Tableau
/ˈtæ.bləʊ/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:12 pts7 letters
Definition of Tableau
noun
- A striking and vivid representation; a picture.
- A vivid graphic scene of a group of people arranged as in a painting or bas relief sculpture.
- Hence, an arrangement of actors in static positions on stage, having the effect of pointing up a particular moment in the drama, conventionally revealed by opening tableau curtains (known as "tabs").
- A table (two-dimensional presentation of data).
- Mostly in solitaire card games, but also in other card and board games, the main area, where random cards can be arranged.
Anagrams of Tableau
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
t1
a1
b3
l1
e1
a1
u1
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Tableau
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Tableau"
Tableau is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Tableau" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "tableau" is a low-scoring word.