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Castanets

Yes, castanets is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

What does castanets mean?

noun

  1. a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for castanets

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

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No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CASTANETS.

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Frequently asked questions

Is castanets a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Castanets 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 castanets worth in Scrabble?

Castanets is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does castanets mean?

Castanets means: a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance.