Elbow
/ˈɛl.bəʊ/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts5 letters
Definition of Elbow
noun
- The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
- (by extension) Any turn or bend like that of the elbow, in a wall, building, coastline, etc.; an angular or jointed part of any structure, such as the raised arm of a chair or sofa, or a short pipe fitting, turning at an angle or bent.
"the sides of windows, where the jamb makes an elbow with the window back"
- A detective.
- Part of a basketball court located at the intersection of the free-throw line and the free-throw lane.
- A hit with the elbow.
Anagrams of Elbow
Letter Values
e1
l1
b3
o1
w4
Total: 10 Scrabble points
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 "Elbow"
Elbow is a 5-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "elbow" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Elbow" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "elbow" is a medium-scoring word.