CALAMUS
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of CALAMUS
The sweet flag, Acorus calamus.
A quill; the hard, horny, hollow, and more or less transparent part of the stem or scape of a feather.
An abnormal connection or passageway between organs or vessels that normally do not connect.
A tube, a pipe, or a hole.
The tube through which the wine of the Eucharist was once sucked from the chalice.
Word Details
Is CALAMUS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CALAMUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CALAMUS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for CALAMUS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | l | a | m | u | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CALAMUS
94 words from the letters in CALAMUS
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How to Use CALAMUS in Word Games
CALAMUS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since CALAMUS 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 CALAMUS to find 94 additional valid words.