01 Word definition

anvil

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is ANVIL a word?

Yes. ANVIL is a 5-letter noun. a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell ANVIL?

A-N-V-I-L

ANVIL contains 5 letters, begins with A, and ends with L.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering

2noun

  1. a small bone in the middle ear between the malleus and the stapes

Synonyms
incus
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score8points
Words With Friends11points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is ANVIL spelled?

A1N2V3I4L5
Starts withANVFirst 3 letters
Ends withVILLast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 8 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

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About ANVIL.

How do you spell ANVIL?

ANVIL is spelled A-N-V-I-L. It contains 5 letters.