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CASTLE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Castle.

How to pronounce castle:

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Castle - as a noun

A large and stately mansion

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
palace10

A large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack

(chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rook8

Interchanging the positions of the king and a rook

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
castling11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
chess move
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Castle - as a verb

Move the king two squares toward a rook and in the same move the rook to the square next past the king

Example Sentences

"The castle stood tall on top of the hill."
"We visited the historic castle on our trip to England."
"The princess lived in a beautiful castle."
"The castle was surrounded by a moat."
"Tourists gathered outside the castle to take pictures."
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Word Game Points

Is CASTLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, castle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CASTLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is CASTLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, castle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CASTLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is CASTLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, castle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CASTLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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