What it means
- (noun) A cord or tendon of the body.
- (noun) A cord or string, particularly as of a musical instrument.
- (noun) Muscular power, muscle; nerve, nervous energy; vigor, vigorous strength.
- (noun) (often in the plural) That which gives strength or in which strength consists; a supporting factor or member; mainstay.
- (noun) A nerve.
- (verb) To knit together or make strong with, or as if with, sinews.
Letter analysis
- Sinew contains 5 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
- It uses 5 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 8.
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Other 5-letter words
- abaci
- aback
- abaft
- abase
- abash
- abate
- abbey
- abbot
- abeam
- abets
- abhor
- abide
- abler
- abode
- abort
- about
- above
- abuse
Words starting with SIN
- sin
- since
- sincere
- sincerely
- sincerer
- sincerest
- sincerity
- sine
- sinecure
- sinecures
- sinews
- sinewy
- sinful
- sinfully
- sinfulness
- sing
- singe
- singed
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Common questions
What does Sinew mean?
A cord or tendon of the body.
What are the anagrams of Sinew?
Valid anagrams: swine, wines.
How many letters are in Sinew?
Sinew has 5 letters.
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