ANKLE

/ˈæŋ.kəl/

5-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points

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K 5
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Meaning of ANKLE

noun
  1. The skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint.
verb
  1. To walk.
  2. To cyclically angle the foot at the ankle while pedaling, to maximize the amount of work applied to the pedal during each revolution.
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About the word ANKLE

Is "ANKLE" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "ANKLE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "ANKLE" worth?

In Scrabble, "ANKLE" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.

What does "ANKLE" mean?

The skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint.

Does "ANKLE" have any anagrams?

No, "ANKLE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.