Scale

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A device for measuring weight, or relative size or extent.

“The fish's scales glistened in the sunlight.”

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Contains vowels A and E with consonant blend SC.

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Worth 7 points; versatile word with multiple meanings.

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