BEETLE
[ˈbiɾəɫ]
6-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BEETLE
noun
- A small car, the Volkswagen Beetle (original version made 1938–2003, similar models made 1997–2010 and since 2011)
noun
- Any of numerous species of insect in the order Coleoptera characterized by a pair of hard, shell-like front wings which cover and protect a pair of rear wings when at rest.
- A game of chance in which players attempt to complete a drawing of a beetle, different dice rolls allowing them to add the various body parts.
verb
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To move away quickly, to scurry away.
"He beetled off on his vacation."
verb
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To loom over; to extend or jut.
"The heavy chimney beetled over the thatched roof."
adjective
- Protruding, jutting, overhanging. (As in beetle brows.)
noun
- A type of mallet with a large wooden head, used to drive wedges, beat pavements, etc.
- A machine in which fabrics are subjected to a hammering process while passing over rollers, as in cotton mills; a beetling machine.
verb
- To beat with a heavy mallet.
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To finish by subjecting to a hammering process in a beetle or beetling machine.
"to beetle cotton goods"
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About the word BEETLE
Is "BEETLE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BEETLE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BEETLE" worth?
In Scrabble, "BEETLE" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "BEETLE" mean?
A small car, the Volkswagen Beetle (original version made 1938–2003, similar models made 1997–2010 and since 2011)
Does "BEETLE" have any anagrams?
No, "BEETLE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.