Straw
Yes, straw is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.
What does straw mean?
noun
- plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
- material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
- a variable yellow tint; dull yellow, often diluted with white
verb
- cover or provide with or as if with straw
cows were strawed to weather the snowstorm
- spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
straw
adjective
- of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for straw
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 1 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 8 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
| Likely Wordle answer | Yes |
Anagrams of straw
- warts
- swart
Words you can make from straw
Frequently asked questions
Is straw a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Straw 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 straw worth in Scrabble?
Straw is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does straw mean?
Straw means: plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder.
Could straw be a Wordle answer?
Straw is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.