CORDS
/kɔːdz/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of CORDS
A harmonic set of three or more notes that is heard as if sounding simultaneously.
A straight line between two points of a curve.
A horizontal member of a truss.
A long, thin, flexible length of twisted yarns (strands) of fiber (rope, for example); (uncountable) such a length of twisted strands considered as a commodity.
"He looped some cord around his fingers."
A small flexible electrical conductor composed of wires insulated separately or in bundles and assembled together usually with an outer cover; the electrical cord of a lamp, sweeper ((US) vacuum cleaner), or other appliance.
A unit of measurement for firewood, equal to 128 cubic feet (4 × 4 × 8 feet), composed of logs and/or split logs four feet long and none over eight inches diameter. It is usually seen as a stack four feet high by eight feet long.
To furnish with cords
To tie or fasten with cords
Examples of CORDS in a Sentence
- "He looped some cord around his fingers."
Word Details
Is CORDS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CORDS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CORDS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CORDS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | r | d | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CORDS
32 words from the letters in CORDS
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use CORDS in Word Games
CORDS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, CORDS 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 CORDS to find 32 additional valid words.