Colon
/ˈkəʊ.lɒn/
Scrabble:7 ptsWWF:10 pts5 letters
Definition of Colon
noun
- The punctuation mark ":".
- The triangular colon (especially in context of not being able to type the actual triangular colon).
- A rhetorical figure consisting of a clause which is grammatically, but not logically, complete.
- A clause or group of clauses written as a line, or taken as a standard of measure in ancient manuscripts or texts.
Anagrams of Colon
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
c3
o1
l1
o1
n1
Total: 7 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Colon
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 "Colon"
Colon is a 5-letter word that scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Colon" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "colon" is a low-scoring word.