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SCREWBALL

/ˈskɹuːbɔːl/

9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

S 1/1
C 3/4
R 1/1
E 1/1
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Definition of SCREWBALL

noun

A pitch thrown with added pressure by the index finger and a twisting wrist motion resulting in a motion to the right when thrown by a right-handed pitcher.

"The screwball is not thrown much because it tends to damage pitcher's arms."

noun

One who behaves in a crazy manner.

"I will not listen to this screwball any longer."

adjective

(originally US) Crazy, offbeat, bizarre, zany, or weird.

Examples of SCREWBALL in a Sentence

  • "The screwball is not thrown much because it tends to damage pitcher's arms."
  • "I will not listen to this screwball any longer."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
20
points

Is SCREWBALL a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SCREWBALL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Tip: SCREWBALL uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SCREWBALL

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter screwball Total
Scrabble 131143111 16
WWF 141144122 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCREWBALL

100 words from the letters in SCREWBALL

How to Use SCREWBALL in Word Games

SCREWBALL 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 SCREWBALL to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SCREWBALL

What does SCREWBALL mean?
SCREWBALL is a noun. A pitch thrown with added pressure by the index finger and a twisting wrist motion resulting in a motion to the right when thrown by a right-handed pitcher.
Is SCREWBALL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SCREWBALL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SCREWBALL worth in Scrabble?
SCREWBALL is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SCREWBALL?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SCREWBALL. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.