FUNNELS
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of FUNNELS
A hinny; hybrid of male horse and female donkey.
A utensil in the shape of an inverted hollow cone terminating in a narrow pipe, for channeling liquids or granular material; typically used when transferring said substances from any container into ones with a significantly smaller opening.
A passage or avenue for a fluid or flowing substance; specifically, a smoke flue or pipe; the chimney of a steamship or the like.
To use a funnel.
To proceed through a narrow gap or passageway akin to a funnel; to condense or narrow.
"Expect delays where the traffic funnels down to one lane."
To channel, direct, or focus (emotions, money, resources, etc.).
"Our taxes are being funnelled into pointless government initiatives."
Examples of FUNNELS in a Sentence
- "Expect delays where the traffic funnels down to one lane."
- "Our taxes are being funnelled into pointless government initiatives."
Word Details
Is FUNNELS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FUNNELS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of FUNNELS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for FUNNELS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | u | n | n | e | l | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FUNNELS
59 words from the letters in FUNNELS
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How to Use FUNNELS in Word Games
FUNNELS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since FUNNELS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FUNNELS to find 59 additional valid words.