KNOUT
[nʌʊt]
5-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of KNOUT
noun
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A leather scourge (multi-tail whip), in the severe version known as 'great knout' with metal weights on each tongue, notoriously used in imperial Russia.
"1980: Spray and then slogging knouts of water hit the windows or lights like snarling disaffected at a mansion of the rich and frivolous. — Anthony Burgess, Earthly Powers"
verb
- To flog or beat with a knout.
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About the word KNOUT
Is "KNOUT" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "KNOUT" 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 "KNOUT" worth?
In Scrabble, "KNOUT" 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 "KNOUT" mean?
A leather scourge (multi-tail whip), in the severe version known as 'great knout' with metal weights on each tongue, notoriously used in imperial Russia.
Does "KNOUT" have any anagrams?
No, "KNOUT" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.