CONCERTINA
/ˌkɒnsəˈtiːnə/
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of CONCERTINA
A musical instrument, like the various accordions, that is a member of the free-reed family of musical instruments, typically having buttons on both ends.
Something resembling a concertina, such as a folded book, a bus door or a set of picture frames that are folded together.
Coiled barbed wire for use as an obstacle.
To become compressed into a shape reminiscent of a concertina
"The car concertinaed into the wall."
To be drawn closer and farther apart repeatedly, or up and down, as if situated on a working concertina's folds
Examples of CONCERTINA in a Sentence
- "The car concertinaed into the wall."
Word Details
Is CONCERTINA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CONCERTINA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CONCERTINA uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CONCERTINA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | n | c | e | r | t | i | n | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONCERTINA
100 words from the letters in CONCERTINA
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How to Use CONCERTINA in Word Games
CONCERTINA is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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