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Screws

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:12 pts6 letters

Definition of Screws

noun

  1. A device that has a helical function.
  2. The motion of screwing something; a turn or twist to one side.
  3. A prison guard.
  4. An extortioner; a sharp bargainer; a skinflint.
  5. An instructor who examines with great or unnecessary severity; also, a searching or strict examination of a student by an instructor.

verb

  1. To connect or assemble pieces using a screw.
  2. To have sexual intercourse with.
  3. To cheat someone or ruin their chances in a game or other situation.
  4. To practice extortion upon; to oppress by unreasonable or extortionate exactions; to put the screws on.
  5. To contort.

Anagrams of Screws

Words You Can Make

16 words can be made from the letters in "screws":

5-LETTER WORDS

cresscrewsscrew

3-LETTER WORDS

ersessrecressecsersew

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "screws" and rearranging:

+oescrows

Related Word Patterns

SC...Words starting with "sc"...WSWords ending with "ws"All 6-letter wordsUnscramble "screws"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

fuckscrew overscrew uptwistwritherootshagextort

ANTONYMS

unscrew

Rhyming Words

afterglowsaircrewsairflowsairglowsairscrewsairshowsallowsalpenglowsarrowsavowsbackflowsbacksawsbandsawsbarlowsbarrows+5 more

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