Is “Tension” a Scrabble word?
Yes
TENSION
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Tension
/ˈtɛnʃən/
noun
1.The condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other.
2.Psychological state of being tense.
3.A feeling of nervousness, excitement, or fear that is created in a movie, book, etc.; suspense.
verb
1.To place an object in tension, to pull or place strain on.
“We tensioned the cable until it snapped.”