TURKEY
/ˈtɜːki/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of TURKEY
The guinea fowl (family Numididae).
A bird in the genus Meleagris with a fan-shaped tail and wattled neck, especially the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo, now domesticated).
The flesh or meat of this bird eaten as food.
"All week after Thanksgiving, I had turkey sandwiches for lunch."
Examples of TURKEY in a Sentence
- "All week after Thanksgiving, I had turkey sandwiches for lunch."
Word Details
Is TURKEY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TURKEY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TURKEY uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TURKEY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | u | r | k | e | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TURKEY
45 words from the letters in TURKEY
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use TURKEY in Word Games
TURKEY is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, TURKEY 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 TURKEY to find 45 additional valid words.