WASHBOARD
9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of WASHBOARD
A board with a corrugated surface against which laundry may be rubbed.
Such a board used as a simple percussion instrument.
A board fastened along a ship's gunwale to prevent splashing; a splashboard.
To produce a rippled texture on a surface.
To play a washboard.
(bees) To move up and down or back and forth across the surface of a hive, possibly to lay down a layer of propolis and wax.
Word Details
Is WASHBOARD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, WASHBOARD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: WASHBOARD uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for WASHBOARD
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | w | a | s | h | b | o | a | r | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in WASHBOARD
100 words from the letters in WASHBOARD
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How to Use WASHBOARD in Word Games
WASHBOARD is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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