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Catastrophe

Yes, catastrophe is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does catastrophe mean?

noun

  1. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity
  2. a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune lack of funds has resulted in a catastrophe for our school system
  3. a sudden violent change in the earth's surface

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for catastrophe

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants4 / 7
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of catastrophe

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CATASTROPHE.

Words you can make from catastrophe

Unscramble CATASTROPHE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is catastrophe a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Catastrophe 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 catastrophe worth in Scrabble?

Catastrophe is worth 18 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does catastrophe mean?

Catastrophe means: an event resulting in great loss and misfortune.