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HERRINGBONE

/ˈhɛɹɪŋˌboʊn/

11 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

H 4/3
E 1/1
R 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
B 3/4
O 1/1
N 1/2
E 1/1

Definition of HERRINGBONE

noun

A bone of a herring

noun

A zigzag pattern, especially made by bricks, on a cloth, or by stitches in sewing

noun

A method of climbing a hill by pointing the skis outward in a V-shape to keep from sliding backwards.

verb

To stitch in a herringbone pattern.

verb

To climb a hill by pointing the skis outward in a V-shape to keep from sliding backwards.

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
3
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
20
points

Is HERRINGBONE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Tip: HERRINGBONE uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for HERRINGBONE

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

Letter herringbone Total
Scrabble 41111123111 17
WWF 31111234121 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HERRINGBONE

100 words from the letters in HERRINGBONE

How to Use HERRINGBONE in Word Games

HERRINGBONE is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About HERRINGBONE

What does HERRINGBONE mean?
HERRINGBONE is a noun. A bone of a herring
Is HERRINGBONE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HERRINGBONE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HERRINGBONE worth in Scrabble?
HERRINGBONE is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from HERRINGBONE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in HERRINGBONE. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.