Ligature

/ˈlɪɡətʃɚ/

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:12 pts8 letters

Definition of Ligature

noun

The act of tying or binding something.
A cord or similar thing used to tie something; especially the thread used in surgery to close a vessel or duct.
A thread or wire used to remove tumours, etc.
The state of being bound or stiffened; stiffness.
"the ligature of a joint"
A character that visually combines multiple letters, such as æ, œ, ß or ĳ; also logotype. Sometimes called a typographic ligature.

verb

To ligate; to tie.

Anagrams of Ligature

No exact anagrams found for "ligature". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

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

+ccurtilage graticule

Related Word Patterns

LI...Words starting with "li"...REWords ending with "re"All 8-letter words Unscramble "ligature"

Letter Values

l1

i1

g2

a1

t1

u1

r1

e1

Total: 9 Scrabble points

Word Tools

Find Anagrams of "ligature"All 8-Letter Words Words Starting With "L"

Rhymes With Ligature

abampere abjure accoutre acquire acre acrospire acupressure acupuncture adhere adipocere adjure admeasure

Related 8-Letter Words

laagered labarums labdanum labelers labeling labelled labeller labellum labially labiated labiates lability laborers laboring laborite

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 "Ligature"

Ligature is a 8-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Ligature" in Word Games

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