Arc

/ɑːk/

Scrabble:5 ptsWWF:6 pts3 letters

Definition of Arc

noun

That part of a circle which a heavenly body appears to pass through as it moves above and below the horizon.
A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve.
A curve, in general.
A band contained within parallel curves, or something of that shape.
(electrics) A flow of current across an insulating medium; especially a hot, luminous discharge between either two electrodes or as lightning.

verb

To move following a curved path.
To shape into an arc; to hold in the form of an arc.
To form an electrical arc.

Anagrams of Arc

1 word can be made by rearranging all the letters of "arc":

+1 Letter Anagrams

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

+eacre care race

Related Word Patterns

AR...Words starting with "ar"...RCWords ending with "rc"All 3-letter words Unscramble "arc"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

circle segment circular arc curve swoop arrow directed edge

Letter Values

a1

r1

c3

Total: 5 Scrabble points

Word Tools

Find Anagrams of "arc"All 3-Letter Words Words Starting With "A"

Rhymes With Arc

coenosarc ectosarc endosarc futharc futhorc marc merc narc orc perisarc torc

Related 3-Letter Words

aah aal aas aba abo abs aby ace act add ado ads adz aff aft

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 "Arc"

Arc is a 3-letter word that scores 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "arc" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.

Using "Arc" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "arc" is a low-scoring word.