Tension

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

The state of being stretched tight or the degree of tightness. Mental or emotional strain, or strained relations between individuals or groups.

“The tension in the room was palpable as they waited for the results.”

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Contains two N's and vowels E, I, O; common noun

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Worth 7 points; double N useful for extensions

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