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TANTALUS

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There is 1 meaning of the word Tantalus.

Tantalus - as a noun

(greek mythology) a wicked king and son of zeus; condemned in hades to stand in water that receded when he tried to drink and beneath fruit that receded when he reached for it

Example Sentences

"He found himself in a tantalus situation when he was surrounded by delicious desserts but couldn't eat any due to his diet."
"After a long day of hiking, she was faced with a tantalus proposal to climb even higher to see the sunset from the mountaintop."
"The tantalus scent of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, making everyone crave a cup."
"She opened the menu and was immediately struck by the tantalus pictures of mouthwatering dishes."
"The tantalus sight of his favorite book on the shelf tempted him to ignore his duties and start reading."
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Word Game Points

Is TANTALUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tantalus is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TANTALUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is TANTALUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tantalus is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TANTALUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is TANTALUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tantalus is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TANTALUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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