Dictionary
Curlew
c 3u 1r 1l 1e 1w 4
About 2 syllables
noun · 6 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does curlew mean?
noun
large migratory shorebirds of the sandpiper family; closely related to woodcocks but having a down-curved bill
Is CURLEW 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 CURLEW worth?
Scrabble
11 ptsWords With Friends
14 ptsWordfeud
13 ptsNYT Crossplay
14 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in CURLEW
Hooks for CURLEW
Add one letter to the front or back of CURLEW to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Curlew: quick answers
Is CURLEW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. CURLEW is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 11 points before board bonuses.
How many points is CURLEW worth?
CURLEW scores 11 points in Scrabble, 14 in Words With Friends, 13 in Wordfeud and 14 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does curlew mean?
As a noun, curlew means “large migratory shorebirds of the sandpiper family”.
What words can you make with the letters in CURLEW?
You can make 32 shorter words from CURLEW, such as CLEW, CREW, CRUEL, LUCRE. See the full list.