Furcula
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:16 pts7 letters
Definition of Furcula
noun
- A forked process or structure, generally two-pronged.
- The forked bone formed by the fusion of the clavicles in birds, the wishbone or merrythought.
- The (two-pronged) forked, somewhat tail-like organ held bent forward and secured by a catch beneath most species of Collembola (springtails), with which they jump by releasing the catch abruptly when alarmed.
Anagrams of Furcula
Letter Values
f4
u1
r1
c3
u1
l1
a1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Furcula
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 "Furcula"
Furcula is a 7-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Furcula" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "furcula" is a medium-scoring word.