Porcupine

/ˈpɔː(ɹ)kjʊˌpaɪn/

Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:20 pts9 letters
Definition of Porcupine

noun

  1. Any of several rodents of either of the taxonomic families Hystricidae (Old World porcupines) or Erethizontidae (New World porcupines), both from the infraorder Hystricognathi, noted for their sharp spines or quills, which are raised when the animal is attacked or surprised.
Anagrams of Porcupine

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

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "porcupine" 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 "Porcupine"

Porcupine is a 9-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Porcupine" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "porcupine" is a high-scoring word.