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NECKLACE

/ˈnɛkləs/

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

N 1/2
E 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5
L 1/2
A 1/1
C 3/4
E 1/1

Definition of NECKLACE

noun

An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.

noun

Anything resembling a necklace in shape.

"a necklace of coral islands"

noun

A device used in necklacing (an informal execution); a rubber tyre that is filled with petrol. It is placed around the victim's chest and arms, and set on fire.

verb

To informally execute by necklacing; by setting on fire a petrol-filled rubber tyre which has been put around the bound victim's neck.

Examples of NECKLACE in a Sentence

  • "a necklace of coral islands"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
20
points

Is NECKLACE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Tip: NECKLACE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for NECKLACE

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

Letter necklace Total
Scrabble 11351131 16
WWF 21452141 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in NECKLACE

85 words from the letters in NECKLACE

How to Use NECKLACE in Word Games

NECKLACE is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NECKLACE to find 85 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About NECKLACE

What does NECKLACE mean?
NECKLACE is a noun. An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.
Is NECKLACE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NECKLACE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NECKLACE worth in Scrabble?
NECKLACE is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from NECKLACE?
You can make 85 words from the letters in NECKLACE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.