ENGLISH
/ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of ENGLISH
Spinning or rotary motion given to a ball around the vertical axis, as in billiards or bowling.
"You can't hit it directly, but maybe if you give it some english."
An unusual or unexpected interpretation of a text or idea, a spin, a nuance.
Examples of ENGLISH in a Sentence
- "You can't hit it directly, but maybe if you give it some english."
Word Details
Is ENGLISH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ENGLISH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ENGLISH earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for ENGLISH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | n | g | l | i | s | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ENGLISH
100 words from the letters in ENGLISH
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How to Use ENGLISH in Word Games
ENGLISH is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since ENGLISH uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ENGLISH to find 100 additional valid words.