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ANKLE

/ˈæŋ.kəl/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

A 1/1
N 1/2
K 5/5
L 1/2
E 1/1

Definition of ANKLE

noun

The skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint.

verb

To walk.

verb

To cyclically angle the foot at the ankle while pedaling, to maximize the amount of work applied to the pedal during each revolution.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is ANKLE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: ANKLE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ANKLE

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

Letter ankle Total
Scrabble 11511 9
WWF 12521 11

How to Use ANKLE in Word Games

ANKLE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, ANKLE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ANKLE to find 33 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ANKLE

What does ANKLE mean?
ANKLE is a noun. The skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint.
Is ANKLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ANKLE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ANKLE worth in Scrabble?
ANKLE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from ANKLE?
You can make 33 words from the letters in ANKLE. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.