CHERUB
/ˈtʃɛɹəb/
6-letter word · 13 Scrabble points · 15 Words With Friends points
Meaning of CHERUB
- A winged creature attending God, described by Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite (c. 5th–6th century) as the second highest order of angels, ranked above thrones and below seraphim; similar to a lamassu in the pre-exilic texts of the Hebrew Bible, more humanoid in later texts.
- An artistic depiction of such a being, typically in the form of a winged child or a child's head with wings but no body.
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About the word CHERUB
Is "CHERUB" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "CHERUB" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "CHERUB" worth?
In Scrabble, "CHERUB" is worth 13 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 15 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 39.
What does "CHERUB" mean?
A winged creature attending God, described by Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite (c. 5th–6th century) as the second highest order of angels, ranked above thrones and below seraphim; similar to a lamassu in the pre-exilic texts of the Hebrew Bible, more humanoid in later texts.
Does "CHERUB" have any anagrams?
No, "CHERUB" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.