straw

VERBNOUNADJECTIVE /strɔ/
5 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH S

straw is a valid 5-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
S1T1R1A1W4
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 =8 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 16TRIPLE WORD → 24
MEANING

What does straw mean?

VERB · 2 SENSES
1

Spread by scattering (.

SYNONYMS
2

Cover or provide with or as if with straw.

“cows were strawed to weather the snowstorm”

BROADER
NOUN · 4 SENSES
1

Material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds.

NARROWER
2

A variable yellow tint; dull yellow, often diluted with white.

3

A thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth.

BROADER
4

Plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder.

ADJECTIVE · 1 SENSE
1

Of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored.

SIMILAR
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Anagrams of straw

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