ROOT
/ɹuːt/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of ROOT
The part of a plant, generally underground, that anchors and supports the plant body, absorbs and stores water and nutrients, and in some plants is able to perform vegetative reproduction.
"This tree's roots can go as deep as twenty metres underground."
A root vegetable.
The part of a tooth extending into the bone holding the tooth in place.
"Root damage is a common problem of overbrushing."
To grow roots; to enter the earth, as roots; to take root and begin to grow.
"The cuttings are starting to root."
To prepare, oversee, or otherwise cause the rooting of cuttings
"We rooted some cuttings last summer."
To be firmly fixed; to be established.
An act of sexual intercourse.
"Fancy a root?"
A sexual partner.
Synonyms of ROOT
Words with similar meaning
Examples of ROOT in a Sentence
- "This tree's roots can go as deep as twenty metres underground."
- "Root damage is a common problem of overbrushing."
- "The cuttings are starting to root."
- "We rooted some cuttings last summer."
Word Details
Is ROOT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ROOT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like ROOT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for ROOT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | o | o | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ROOT
11 words from the letters in ROOT
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use ROOT in Word Games
ROOT is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: ROOT 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 ROOT to find 11 additional valid words.