Dolphin
/ˈdɒlfɪn/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:15 pts7 letters
Definition of Dolphin
noun
- A carnivorous aquatic mammal in one of several families of order Cetacea, famed for its intelligence and occasional willingness to approach humans.
- A fish, the mahi-mahi or dorado, Coryphaena hippurus, with a dorsal fin that runs the length of the body, also known for iridescent coloration.
- A depiction of a fish, with a broad indented fin, usually embowed.
- The dauphin, eldest son of the kings of France.
- (history) A mass of iron or lead hung from the yardarm, in readiness to be dropped through the deck and the hull of an enemy's vessel to sink it.
Anagrams of Dolphin
No exact anagrams found for "dolphin". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
d2
o1
l1
p3
h4
i1
n1
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Dolphin
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 "Dolphin"
Dolphin is a 7-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Dolphin" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "dolphin" is a medium-scoring word.