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Stymie

Yes, stymie is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

What does stymie mean?

noun

  1. a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
  2. a thwarting and distressing situation

verb

  1. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of His brother blocked him at every turn

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for stymie

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of stymie

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters STYMIE.

Words you can make from stymie

Unscramble STYMIE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is stymie a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Stymie 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 stymie worth in Scrabble?

Stymie is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does stymie mean?

Stymie means: a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole.