SALMON
/ˈsɑmən/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of SALMON
One of several species of fish, typically of the Salmoninae subfamily, brownish above with silvery sides and delicate pinkish-orange flesh; they ascend rivers to spawn.
(plural salmons) A pale pinkish-orange colour, the colour of cooked salmon.
The upper bricks in a kiln which receive the least heat.
To ride a bicycle the wrong way down a one-way street.
Having a pale pinkish-orange colour.
Word Details
Is SALMON a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SALMON is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SALMON uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SALMON
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | a | l | m | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SALMON
84 words from the letters in SALMON
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How to Use SALMON in Word Games
SALMON is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SALMON is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SALMON to find 84 additional valid words.