KNEES
/niːz/
5-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of KNEES
noun
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In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.
"Penny was wearing a miniskirt, so she skinned her exposed knees when she fell."
- In the horse and allied animals, the carpal joint, corresponding to the wrist in humans.
verb
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To kneel to.
"1605: I could as well be brought / To knee his throne and, squire-like, pension beg / To keep base life afoot. — William Shakespeare, King Lear II.ii"
- To poke or strike with the knee.
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Anagrams of KNEES
keens9
skeen9
skene9
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About the word KNEES
Is "KNEES" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "KNEES" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "KNEES" worth?
In Scrabble, "KNEES" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "KNEES" mean?
In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.
What are the anagrams of "KNEES"?
3 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as KNEES: KEENS, SKEEN, SKENE.