Silkworm
Yes, silkworm is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
What does silkworm mean?
noun
- the commercially bred hairless white caterpillar of the domestic silkworm moth which spins a cocoon that can be processed to yield silk fiber; the principal source of commercial silk
- larva of a saturniid moth; spins a large amount of strong silk in constructing its cocoon
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 6 |
| Scrabble points | 17 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of silkworm
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SILKWORM.
Words you can make from silkworm
Frequently asked questions
Is silkworm a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Silkworm 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 silkworm worth in Scrabble?
Silkworm is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does silkworm mean?
Silkworm means: the commercially bred hairless white caterpillar of the domestic silkworm moth which spins a cocoon that can be processed to yield silk fiber; the principal source of commercial silk.