ADAPTER
/əˈdaptə/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of ADAPTER
One who is capable of adapting to differing situations.
"He was an able adapter, and could easily adjust to the differences when the company changed ownership."
One who adapts a thing, e.g. a play.
"The critic gave rave reviews to the adapter of the ancient play, who worked to give the text more relevance to the modern day."
A device or application used to achieve operative compatibility between devices that otherwise are incompatible.
"He had an adapter that let him plug his phone into the car's cigarette lighter for power."
Examples of ADAPTER in a Sentence
- "He was an able adapter, and could easily adjust to the differences when the company changed ownership."
- "The critic gave rave reviews to the adapter of the ancient play, who worked to give the text more relevance to the modern day."
- "He had an adapter that let him plug his phone into the car's cigarette lighter for power."
Word Details
Is ADAPTER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ADAPTER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ADAPTER earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for ADAPTER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | d | a | p | t | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ADAPTER
100 words from the letters in ADAPTER
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How to Use ADAPTER in Word Games
ADAPTER is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since ADAPTER uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ADAPTER to find 100 additional valid words.