Extinguish
Yes, extinguish is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 21 points in Scrabble.
What does extinguish mean?
verb
- put an end to; kill
The Nazis snuffed out the life of many Jewish children
- put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
Too big to be extinguished at once, the forest fires at best could be contained
- extinguish by crushing
stub out your cigar
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for extinguish
Word facts
| Letters | 10 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 6 |
| Scrabble points | 21 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of extinguish
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters EXTINGUISH.
Words you can make from extinguish
Frequently asked questions
Is extinguish a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Extinguish 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 extinguish worth in Scrabble?
Extinguish is worth 21 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does extinguish mean?
Extinguish means: put an end to; kill.