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Knife

Yes, knife is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does knife mean?

noun

  1. edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
  2. a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point
  3. any long thin projection that is transient tongues of flame licked at the walls

verb

  1. use a knife on The victim was knifed to death

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for knife

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of knife

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters KNIFE.

Words you can make from knife

Unscramble KNIFE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is knife a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Knife 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 knife worth in Scrabble?

Knife is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does knife mean?

Knife means: edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle.

Could knife be a Wordle answer?

Knife is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.