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Buttress

Yes, buttress is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does buttress mean?

noun

  1. a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building

verb

  1. reinforce with a buttress Buttress the church
  2. make stronger or defensible buttress your thesis

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for buttress

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants2 / 6
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of buttress

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BUTTRESS.

Words you can make from buttress

Unscramble BUTTRESS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is buttress a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Buttress 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 buttress worth in Scrabble?

Buttress is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does buttress mean?

Buttress means: a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building.