Spandrels
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts9 letters
Definition of Spandrels
noun
- The space (often more or less triangular) between the outer curve of an arch (the extrados) and a straight-sided figure that bounds it; the space between two contiguous arches and a straight feature above them.
- Horizontal member between the windows of successive storeys of a tall building.
- The triangular space under a stair; the material that fills the space.
- An oriental rug having a pattern of arches; the design in the corners of such a rug, especially in a prayer rug.
- A phenotypic characteristic that evolved as a side effect of an adaptation in response to evolutionary pressure.
Anagrams of Spandrels
No exact anagrams found for "spandrels". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
s1
p3
a1
n1
d2
r1
e1
l1
s1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Spandrels
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 "Spandrels"
Spandrels is a 9-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Spandrels" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "spandrels" is a medium-scoring word.