NECKLACE
/ˈnɛkləs/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of NECKLACE
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.
Anything resembling a necklace in shape.
"a necklace of coral islands"
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.
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
Is NECKLACE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NECKLACE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | n | e | c | k | l | a | c | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NECKLACE
85 words from the letters in NECKLACE
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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.