KNEE
/niː/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of KNEE
In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.
"Penny was wearing a miniskirt, so she skinned her exposed knees when she fell."
In the horse and allied animals, the carpal joint, corresponding to the wrist in humans.
The part of a garment that covers the knee.
To kneel to.
"1605: I could as well be brought / To knee his throne and, squire-like, pension beg / To keep base life afoot. — William Shakespeare, King Lear II.ii"
To poke or strike with the knee.
To move on the knees; to use the knees to move.
Examples of KNEE in a Sentence
- "Penny was wearing a miniskirt, so she skinned her exposed knees when she fell."
- "1605: I could as well be brought / To knee his throne and, squire-like, pension beg / To keep base life afoot. — William Shakespeare, King Lear II.ii"
Word Details
Is KNEE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, KNEE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like KNEE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for KNEE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | k | n | e | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in KNEE
10 words from the letters in KNEE
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use KNEE in Word Games
KNEE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: KNEE 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 KNEE to find 10 additional valid words.