Pestle
Yes, pestle is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
What does pestle mean?
noun
- machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores
- a heavy tool of stone or iron (usually with a flat base and a handle) that is used to grind and mix material (as grain or drugs or pigments) against a slab of stone
- a club-shaped hand tool for grinding and mixing substances in a mortar
verb
- grind, mash or pulverize in a mortar
pestle the garlic
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for pestle
Word facts
| Letters | 6 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 8 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of pestle
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PESTLE.
Words you can make from pestle
Frequently asked questions
Is pestle a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Pestle 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 pestle worth in Scrabble?
Pestle is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does pestle mean?
Pestle means: machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores.