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CARBUNCLE

[ˈkʰɑːbʌŋkl̩]

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

C 3/4
A 1/1
R 1/1
B 3/4
U 1/2
N 1/2
C 3/4
L 1/2
E 1/1

Definition of CARBUNCLE

noun

A deep-red or fiery colored garnet or other dark red precious stone, especially when cut cabochon.

noun

A charge or bearing supposed to represent the precious stone, with eight sceptres or staves radiating from a common centre; an escarbuncle.

noun

An abscess larger than a boil, usually with one or more openings draining pus onto the skin. It is usually caused by bacterial infection.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
21
points

Is CARBUNCLE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

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

Letter Values for CARBUNCLE

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

Letter carbuncle Total
Scrabble 311311311 15
WWF 411422421 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CARBUNCLE

100 words from the letters in CARBUNCLE

How to Use CARBUNCLE in Word Games

CARBUNCLE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About CARBUNCLE

What does CARBUNCLE mean?
CARBUNCLE is a noun. A deep-red or fiery colored garnet or other dark red precious stone, especially when cut cabochon.
Is CARBUNCLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CARBUNCLE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CARBUNCLE worth in Scrabble?
CARBUNCLE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CARBUNCLE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CARBUNCLE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.