COURT
/kɔːt/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of COURT
An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.
"The girls were playing in the court."
(social) Royal society.
Attention directed to a person in power; behaviour designed to gain favor; politeness of manner; civility towards someone
To seek to achieve or win.
"He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted."
To risk (a consequence, usually negative).
"He courted controversy with his frank speeches."
To try to win a commitment to marry from.
Examples of COURT in a Sentence
- "The girls were playing in the court."
- "He was courting big new accounts that previous salesman had not attempted."
- "He courted controversy with his frank speeches."
Word Details
Is COURT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COURT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: COURT uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for COURT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | u | r | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COURT
27 words from the letters in COURT
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use COURT in Word Games
COURT 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, COURT 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 COURT to find 27 additional valid words.