Circle

/ˈsɜɹkəl/

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:13 pts6 letters
Definition of Circle

noun

  1. A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center).

    "The set of all points (x, y) such that (x − 1)2 + y2 = r2 is a circle of radius r around the point (1, 0)."

  2. A two-dimensional geometric figure, a disk, consisting of the set of all those points of a plane at a distance less than or equal to a fixed distance (radius) from a given point.
  3. Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures.

    "Children, please join hands and form a circle."

  4. A specific group of persons; especially one who shares a common interest.

    "circle of friends"

  5. The orbit of an astronomical body.

verb

  1. To travel around along a curved path.

    "The wolves circled the herd of deer."

  2. To surround.

    "A high fence circles the enclosure."

  3. To place or mark a circle around.

    "Circle the jobs that you are interested in applying for."

  4. To travel in circles.

    "Vultures circled overhead."

Anagrams of Circle

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

+1 Letter Anagrams

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

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 "Circle"

Circle is a 6-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "circle" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.

Using "Circle" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "circle" is a medium-scoring word.