HERRINGBONE
/ˈhɛɹɪŋˌboʊn/
11 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of HERRINGBONE
A bone of a herring
A zigzag pattern, especially made by bricks, on a cloth, or by stitches in sewing
A method of climbing a hill by pointing the skis outward in a V-shape to keep from sliding backwards.
To stitch in a herringbone pattern.
To climb a hill by pointing the skis outward in a V-shape to keep from sliding backwards.
Word Details
Is HERRINGBONE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HERRINGBONE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | h | e | r | r | i | n | g | b | o | n | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HERRINGBONE
100 words from the letters in HERRINGBONE
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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.
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