COLOUR
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of COLOUR
The spectral composition of visible light
"Humans and birds can perceive color."
A subset thereof:
A paint.
"The artist took out her colors and began work on a landscape."
To give something color.
"We could color the walls red."
To apply colors to the areas within the boundaries of a line drawing using colored markers or crayons.
"My kindergartener loves to color."
(of a person or their face) To become red through increased blood flow.
"Her face colored as she realized her mistake."
Conveying color, as opposed to shades of gray.
"Color television and movies were considered a great improvement over black and white."
Synonyms of COLOUR
Words with similar meaning
Examples of COLOUR in a Sentence
- "Humans and birds can perceive color."
- "The artist took out her colors and began work on a landscape."
- "We could color the walls red."
- "My kindergartener loves to color."
Word Details
Is COLOUR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COLOUR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COLOUR uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COLOUR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | l | o | u | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COLOUR
28 words from the letters in COLOUR
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use COLOUR in Word Games
COLOUR is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, COLOUR 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 COLOUR to find 28 additional valid words.