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ANCHORAGE

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of ANCHORAGE

noun

A harbor, river, or offshore area that can accommodate a ship at anchor, either for quarantine, queuing, or discharge..

noun

A fee charged for anchoring.

noun

That into which something is anchored or fastened.

"the anchorages of the Brooklyn Bridge"

Examples of ANCHORAGE in a Sentence

  • "the anchorages of the Brooklyn Bridge"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
17
points

Is ANCHORAGE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ANCHORAGE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: ANCHORAGE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ANCHORAGE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter anchorage Total
Scrabble 113411121 15
WWF 124311131 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ANCHORAGE

100 words from the letters in ANCHORAGE

8-letter words

How to Use ANCHORAGE in Word Games

ANCHORAGE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ANCHORAGE to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ANCHORAGE

What does ANCHORAGE mean?
ANCHORAGE is a noun. A harbor, river, or offshore area that can accommodate a ship at anchor, either for quarantine, queuing, or discharge..
Is ANCHORAGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ANCHORAGE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ANCHORAGE worth in Scrabble?
ANCHORAGE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ANCHORAGE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ANCHORAGE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.