EGGS
/ɛɡz/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of EGGS
An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, reptiles, insects and other animals, housing the embryo during its development.
The egg of a domestic fowl (especially a hen) or its contents, used as food.
"I also determine the minimal amount of egg required to make good mayonnaise."
The female primary cell, the ovum.
To throw eggs at.
To dip in or coat with beaten egg.
To distort a circular cross-section (as in a tube) to an elliptical or oval shape, either inadvertently or intentionally.
"After I cut the tubing, I found that I had slightly egged it in the vise."
To encourage, incite.
Examples of EGGS in a Sentence
- "I also determine the minimal amount of egg required to make good mayonnaise."
- "After I cut the tubing, I found that I had slightly egged it in the vise."
Word Details
Is EGGS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EGGS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like EGGS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for EGGS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | g | g | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EGGS
6 words from the letters in EGGS
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use EGGS in Word Games
EGGS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: EGGS is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble EGGS to find 6 additional valid words.