Howitzer
/ˈhaʊ.ɪts.ə(ɹ)/
Scrabble:23 ptsWWF:22 pts8 letters
Definition of Howitzer
noun
- A cannon that combines certain characteristics of guns and mortars. The howitzer delivers projectiles with medium velocities, by either low or high trajectories.
- Normally a cannon with a tube length of 20 to 30 calibers; however, the tube length can exceed 30 calibers and still be considered a howitzer when the high angle fire zoning solution permits range overlap between charges
- A powerfully hit shot.
Anagrams of Howitzer
No exact anagrams found for "howitzer". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
h4
o1
w4
i1
t1
z10
e1
r1
Total: 23 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Howitzer
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Howitzer"
Howitzer is a 8-letter word that scores 23 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Howitzer" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "howitzer" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter Z, which is worth 10 points.