DWARF
/dwɔːf/
5-letter word · 12 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points
Meaning of DWARF
- Any member of a race of beings from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often as short with long beards, and sometimes as clashing with elves.
- A person of short stature, often one whose limbs are disproportionately small in relation to the body as compared with normal adults, usually as the result of a genetic condition.
- To render (much) smaller, turn into a dwarf (version).
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To make appear (much) smaller, puny, tiny.
"The newly-built skyscraper dwarfs all older buildings in the downtown skyline."
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Miniature.
"It is possible to grow the plants as dwarf as one desires."
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About the word DWARF
Is "DWARF" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "DWARF" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "DWARF" worth?
In Scrabble, "DWARF" is worth 12 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 36.
What does "DWARF" mean?
Any member of a race of beings from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often as short with long beards, and sometimes as clashing with elves.
Does "DWARF" have any anagrams?
No, "DWARF" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.