BELLS
/bɛlz/
5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BELLS
noun
- A percussive instrument made of metal or other hard material, typically but not always in the shape of an inverted cup with a flared rim, which resonates when struck.
- The sounding of a bell as a signal.
verb
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To attach a bell to.
"Who will bell the cat?"
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To shape so that it flares out like a bell.
"to bell a tube"
noun
- The bellow or bay of certain animals, such as a hound on the hunt or a stag in rut.
verb
- To bellow or roar.
- To utter in a loud manner; to thunder forth.
noun
- Ship's bells; the strokes on a ship's bell, every half hour, to mark the passage of time.
- Short for bell-bottoms.
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About the word BELLS
Is "BELLS" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BELLS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BELLS" worth?
In Scrabble, "BELLS" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "BELLS" mean?
A percussive instrument made of metal or other hard material, typically but not always in the shape of an inverted cup with a flared rim, which resonates when struck.
Does "BELLS" have any anagrams?
No, "BELLS" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.