arabesque

NOUN /,ærə'bɛsk/
9 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH A

arabesque is a valid 9-letter word worth 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
A1R1A1B3E1S1Q10U1E1
1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 10 + 1 + 1 =20 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 40TRIPLE WORD → 60
MEANING

What does arabesque mean?

NOUN · 2 SENSES
1

An ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design.

BROADER
DECORATIONORNAMENTORNAMENTATION
2

Position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose.

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BALLET POSITION