Suffocate
Yes, suffocate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
What does suffocate mean?
verb
- deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
Othello smothered Desdemona with a pillow
- impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
The foul air was slowly suffocating the children
- become stultified, suppressed, or stifled
He is suffocating--living at home with his aged parents in the small village
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for suffocate
Word facts
| Letters | 9 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 17 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of suffocate
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SUFFOCATE.
Words you can make from suffocate
Frequently asked questions
Is suffocate a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Suffocate 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 suffocate worth in Scrabble?
Suffocate is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does suffocate mean?
Suffocate means: deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing.