1noun
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
01 Word definition
castanets
9 letters · 3 vowels · 6 consonants
Is CASTANETS a word?
Yes. CASTANETS is a 9-letter noun. (used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
C-A-S-T-A-N-E-T-SHow do you spell CASTANETS?
CASTANETS contains 9 letters, begins with C, and ends with S.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗bonesclappersfinger cymbals
02 Letter breakdown
How is CASTANETS spelled?
C1A2S3T4A5N6E7T8S9
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How do you spell CASTANETS?
CASTANETS is spelled C-A-S-T-A-N-E-T-S. It contains 9 letters.