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Carbuncles
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About 3 syllables
noun · 10 letters · Less common · plural of carbuncle
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does carbuncles mean?
noun
deep-red cabochon garnet cut without facets
an infection larger than a boil and with several openings for discharge of pus
Definitions shown for carbuncle, the base form of carbuncles.
Is CARBUNCLES a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is CARBUNCLES worth?
Scrabble
16 ptsWords With Friends
22 ptsWordfeud
20 ptsNYT Crossplay
19 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in CARBUNCLES
Best shorter words top 30 of 599
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See all 599 words made from CARBUNCLES Words that end like CARBUNCLES
Common words that share the ending -UNCLES, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -UNCLESCarbuncles: quick answers
Is CARBUNCLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CARBUNCLES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 16 points before board bonuses.
How many points is CARBUNCLES worth?
CARBUNCLES scores 16 points in Scrabble, 22 in Words With Friends, 20 in Wordfeud and 19 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does carbuncles mean?
carbuncles is the plural of carbuncle, which means “deep-red cabochon garnet cut without facets”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in CARBUNCLES?
You can make 599 shorter words from CARBUNCLES, such as CARBUNCLE, CARUNCLES, ARBUSCLE, BUCCAL. See the full list.