KNOT
/nɒt/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of KNOT
A looping of a piece of string or of any other long, flexible material that cannot be untangled without passing one or both ends of the material through its loops.
"Climbers must make sure that all knots are both secure and of types that will not weaken the rope."
(of hair, etc) A tangled clump.
"The nurse was brushing knots from the protesting child's hair."
A maze-like pattern.
To form into a knot; to tie with a knot or knots.
"We knotted the ends of the rope to keep it from unravelling."
To form wrinkles in the forehead, as a sign of concentration, concern, surprise, etc.
"She knotted her brow in concentration while attempting to unravel the tangled strands."
To unite closely; to knit together.
One of a variety of shore birds; the red-breasted sandpiper (variously Calidris canutus or Tringa canutus).
Examples of KNOT in a Sentence
- "Climbers must make sure that all knots are both secure and of types that will not weaken the rope."
- "The nurse was brushing knots from the protesting child's hair."
- "We knotted the ends of the rope to keep it from unravelling."
- "She knotted her brow in concentration while attempting to unravel the tangled strands."
Word Details
Is KNOT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, KNOT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like KNOT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for KNOT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | k | n | o | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in KNOT
9 words from the letters in KNOT
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use KNOT in Word Games
KNOT is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: KNOT 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 KNOT to find 9 additional valid words.