What does KNIFE mean?
- Pronunciation
- /naɪf/
- Letters
- 5
- Scrabble score
- 12
- Words With Friends score
- 13
- How common
- Common
Meaning
noun
- edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
- a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point
- any long thin projection that is transient“tongues of flame licked at the walls”
verb
- use a knife on“The victim was knifed to death”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
knifed14knifes13knives13knifing15
Anagrams of KNIFE
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside KNIFE
18 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
Related
Questions
Is KNIFE a valid word in word games?
KNIFE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is KNIFE worth?
KNIFE is worth 12 points with Scrabble letter values and 13 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from KNIFE?
18 other words, including IN, IF, FINE and EN.