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Penknife

Yes, penknife is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does penknife mean?

noun

  1. a small pocketknife; originally used to cut quill pens

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of penknife

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PENKNIFE.

Words you can make from penknife

Unscramble PENKNIFE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is penknife a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Penknife 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 penknife worth in Scrabble?

Penknife is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does penknife mean?

Penknife means: a small pocketknife; originally used to cut quill pens.