Definition of anchovy

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • anchovy is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 18
  • anchovy is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 18
  • anchovy is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of anchovy


  • small herring-like plankton-eating fishes often canned whole or as paste; abundant in tropical waters worldwide (noun)
  • tiny fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces (noun)

See definition of anchovy in Merriam Webster