Definition of tantalus

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • tantalus is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • tantalus is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • tantalus is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of tantalus


  • (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 (noun)

See definition of tantalus in Merriam Webster