01 Word definition

knuckle

7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants

Is KNUCKLE a word?

Yes. KNUCKLE is a 7-letter noun. a joint of a finger when the fist is closed Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell KNUCKLE?

K-N-U-C-K-L-E

KNUCKLE contains 7 letters, begins with K, and ends with E.

Check another spelling →

Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a joint of a finger when the fist is closed

2verb

  1. press or rub with the knuckles

Synonyms
knuckle jointmetacarpophalangeal joint
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score17points
Words With Friends21points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is KNUCKLE spelled?

K1N2U3C4K5L6E7
Starts withKNUFirst 3 letters
Ends withKLELast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats K
Vowel balance2 / 5Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play KNUCKLE?

Listed

UnscramblerHQ dictionary

This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.

Check

Scrabble

Base tile value: 17 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

Check

Words With Friends

Base tile value: 21 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

FAQ Quick answers

About KNUCKLE.

How do you spell KNUCKLE?

KNUCKLE is spelled K-N-U-C-K-L-E. It contains 7 letters.