Arrest
Yes, arrest is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
What does arrest mean?
noun
- the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar
- the state of inactivity following an interruption
the negotiations were in arrest
verb
- take into custody
the police nabbed the suspected criminals
- hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
Arrest the downward trend
- attract and fix
His look caught her
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for arrest
Word facts
| Letters | 6 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 6 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of arrest
Words you can make from arrest
Frequently asked questions
Is arrest a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Arrest is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is arrest worth in Scrabble?
Arrest is worth 6 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does arrest mean?
Arrest means: the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal).