Is “Corkscrew” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
CORKSCREW
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
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Meaning of Corkscrew

noun
  1. 1.An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.

    I opened the wine with a corkscrew.

  2. 2.The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew.

  3. 3.A type of sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side.

Synonyms: bottle screw, cork puller

verb
  1. 1.To wind or twist in the manner of a corkscrew; to move with much horizontal and vertical shifting.

  2. 2.To cause something to twist or move in a spiral path or shape.

  3. 3.To extract information or consent from someone.

Synonyms: spiral

adjective
  1. 1.Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew.

Synonyms: helical