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ANKUS

5 letters · 2 syllables

A 1/1
N 1/2
K 5/5
U 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of ANKUS

ANKUS is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is ANKUS a Scrabble Word?

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

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

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

Letter Values for ANKUS

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

Letter ankus Total
Scrabble 11511 9
WWF 12521 11

Anagrams of ANKUS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use ANKUS in Word Games

ANKUS 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, ANKUS 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 ANKUS to find 29 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ANKUS

What does ANKUS mean?
ANKUS is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is ANKUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ANKUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ANKUS worth in Scrabble?
ANKUS 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 ANKUS?
You can make 29 words from the letters in ANKUS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of ANKUS?
The anagrams of ANKUS (words using the exact same letters) are: KUNAS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.