Atlatl
/ˈatlat(ə)l/
Scrabble:6 ptsWWF:8 pts6 letters
Definition of Atlatl
noun
- A spearthrower consisting of a wooden stick with a thong or perpendicularly protruding hook on the rear end that grips a grove or socket on the butt of its accompanying spear (or dart), intended to steady the spear immediately prior to throwing, to increase its potential range when thrown, and to increase its force of penetration of the target.
Anagrams of Atlatl
No exact anagrams found for "atlatl". This word has a unique letter combination.
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Atlatl"
Atlatl is a 6-letter word that scores 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Atlatl" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "atlatl" is a low-scoring word.