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CURTSEY

/ˈkɜːtsɪ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

C 3/4
U 1/2
R 1/1
T 1/1
S 1/1
E 1/1
Y 4/3

Definition of CURTSEY

noun

A small bow, generally performed by a woman or a girl, where she crosses one calf of her leg behind the other and briefly bends her knees and lowers her body in deference.

"I refused to make so much as a curtsey for the passing nobles, as I am a staunch egalitarian."

verb

To make a curtsey.

"The hotel's staff variously curtsied, nodded, and bowed to the owner as she passed."

Examples of CURTSEY in a Sentence

  • "I refused to make so much as a curtsey for the passing nobles, as I am a staunch egalitarian."
  • "The hotel's staff variously curtsied, nodded, and bowed to the owner as she passed."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
13
points

Is CURTSEY a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CURTSEY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CURTSEY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for CURTSEY

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter curtsey Total
Scrabble 3111114 12
WWF 4211113 13

Anagrams of CURTSEY

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CURTSEY

100 words from the letters in CURTSEY

How to Use CURTSEY in Word Games

CURTSEY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since CURTSEY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CURTSEY to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CURTSEY

What does CURTSEY mean?
CURTSEY is a noun. A small bow, generally performed by a woman or a girl, where she crosses one calf of her leg behind the other and briefly bends her knees and lowers her body in deference.
Is CURTSEY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CURTSEY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CURTSEY worth in Scrabble?
CURTSEY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CURTSEY?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CURTSEY. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of CURTSEY?
The anagrams of CURTSEY (words using the exact same letters) are: CURTESY. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.