KILT
/kɪlt/
4-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
Meaning of KILT
- A traditional Scottish garment, usually worn by men, having roughly the same morphology as a wrap-around skirt, with overlapping front aprons and pleated around the sides and back, and usually made of twill-woven worsted wool with a tartan pattern.
- Any Scottish garment from which the above lies in a direct line of descent, such as the philibeg, or the great kilt or belted plaid
- To gather up (skirts) around the body.
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To put to death; to extinguish the life of.
"Smoking kills more people each year than alcohol and drugs combined."
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To render inoperative.
"He killed the engine and turned off the headlights, but remained in the car, waiting."
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About the word KILT
Is "KILT" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "KILT" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "KILT" worth?
In Scrabble, "KILT" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "KILT" mean?
A traditional Scottish garment, usually worn by men, having roughly the same morphology as a wrap-around skirt, with overlapping front aprons and pleated around the sides and back, and usually made of twill-woven worsted wool with a tartan pattern.
Does "KILT" have any anagrams?
No, "KILT" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.