SCREWBALL
/ˈskɹuːbɔːl/
9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of SCREWBALL
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."
One who behaves in a crazy manner.
"I will not listen to this screwball any longer."
(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
Is SCREWBALL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCREWBALL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | c | r | e | w | b | a | l | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCREWBALL
100 words from the letters in SCREWBALL
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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.
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