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Anchovy

Yes, anchovy is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does anchovy mean?

noun

  1. tiny fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces
  2. small herring-like plankton-eating fishes often canned whole or as paste; abundant in tropical waters worldwide

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of anchovy

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ANCHOVY.

Words you can make from anchovy

Unscramble ANCHOVY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is anchovy a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Anchovy is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is anchovy worth in Scrabble?

Anchovy is worth 18 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does anchovy mean?

Anchovy means: tiny fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces.