KNOTS
/nɒts/
5-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of KNOTS
noun
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A looping of a piece of string or of any other long, flexible material that cannot be untangled without passing one or both ends of the material through its loops.
"Climbers must make sure that all knots are both secure and of types that will not weaken the rope."
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(of hair, etc) A tangled clump.
"The nurse was brushing knots from the protesting child's hair."
verb
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To form into a knot; to tie with a knot or knots.
"We knotted the ends of the rope to keep it from unravelling."
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To form wrinkles in the forehead, as a sign of concentration, concern, surprise, etc.
"She knotted her brow in concentration while attempting to unravel the tangled strands."
noun
- One of a variety of shore birds; the red-breasted sandpiper (variously Calidris canutus or Tringa canutus).
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About the word KNOTS
Is "KNOTS" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "KNOTS" 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 "KNOTS" worth?
In Scrabble, "KNOTS" 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 "KNOTS" mean?
A looping of a piece of string or of any other long, flexible material that cannot be untangled without passing one or both ends of the material through its loops.
Does "KNOTS" have any anagrams?
No, "KNOTS" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.