CORNS
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of CORNS
The main cereal plant grown for its grain in a given region, such as oats in parts of Scotland and Ireland, and wheat or barley in England and Wales.
Maize, a grain crop of the species Zea mays.
A grain or seed, especially of a cereal crop.
"He paid her the nominal fee of two corns of barley."
To granulate; to form a substance into grains
"to corn gunpowder"
To preserve using coarse salt, e.g. corned beef
To provide with corn (typically maize; or, in Scotland, oats) for feed
"Corn the horses."
A type of callus, usually on the feet or hands.
Examples of CORNS in a Sentence
- "He paid her the nominal fee of two corns of barley."
- "to corn gunpowder"
- "Corn the horses."
Word Details
Is CORNS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CORNS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CORNS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CORNS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | r | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CORNS
25 words from the letters in CORNS
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use CORNS in Word Games
CORNS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, CORNS 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 CORNS to find 25 additional valid words.