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Screw

Yes, screw is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does screw mean?

noun

  1. someone who guards prisoners
  2. a simple machine of the inclined-plane type consisting of a spirally threaded cylindrical rod that engages with a similarly threaded hole
  3. a propeller with several angled blades that rotates to push against water or air

verb

  1. have sexual intercourse with This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm
  2. turn like a screw
  3. cause to penetrate, as with a circular motion drive in screws or bolts

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for screw

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants1 / 4
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of screw

  • crews

Words you can make from screw

Unscramble SCREW for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is screw a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Screw 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 screw worth in Scrabble?

Screw is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does screw mean?

Screw means: someone who guards prisoners.

Could screw be a Wordle answer?

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