DWELL

/dwɛl/

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

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Meaning of DWELL

noun
  1. A period of time in which a system or component remains in a given state.
  2. A brief pause in the motion of part of a mechanism to allow an operation to be completed.
verb
  1. To live; to reside.
  2. To linger (on) a particular thought, idea etc.; to remain fixated (on).
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About the word DWELL

Is "DWELL" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "DWELL" 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 "DWELL" worth?

In Scrabble, "DWELL" 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 "DWELL" mean?

A period of time in which a system or component remains in a given state.

Does "DWELL" have any anagrams?

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