SCORPION
/-pɪ.ən/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of SCORPION
Any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones, related to the spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting in the end.
"The peasants put two scorpions in a large bottle, and then take wagers as to which will win the struggle. Slowly the scorpions circle each other, until one lashes out at the other, and strikes him dead."
An ancient military engine for hurling stones and other missiles.
A very spiteful or vindictive person.
Examples of SCORPION in a Sentence
- "The peasants put two scorpions in a large bottle, and then take wagers as to which will win the struggle. Slowly the scorpions circle each other, until one lashes out at the other, and strikes him dead."
Word Details
Is SCORPION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCORPION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCORPION uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCORPION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | o | r | p | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCORPION
100 words from the letters in SCORPION
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How to Use SCORPION in Word Games
SCORPION is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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