CURTSIES
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of CURTSIES
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."
To make a curtsey.
"The hotel's staff variously curtsied, nodded, and bowed to the owner as she passed."
Examples of CURTSIES 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
Is CURTSIES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CURTSIES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CURTSIES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CURTSIES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | u | r | t | s | i | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Anagrams of CURTSIES
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Words You Can Make With the Letters in CURTSIES
100 words from the letters in CURTSIES
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How to Use CURTSIES in Word Games
CURTSIES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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