SCORPIONS
9 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of SCORPIONS
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 SCORPIONS 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 SCORPIONS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCORPIONS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCORPIONS uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCORPIONS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | o | r | p | i | o | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCORPIONS
100 words from the letters in SCORPIONS
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How to Use SCORPIONS in Word Games
SCORPIONS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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