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ADAPTER

/əˈdaptə/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of ADAPTER

noun

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."

noun

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."

noun

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

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
11
points

Is ADAPTER a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ADAPTER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

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 adapter Total
Scrabble 1213111 10
WWF 1214111 11

Anagrams of ADAPTER

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ADAPTER

100 words from the letters in ADAPTER

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About ADAPTER

What does ADAPTER mean?
ADAPTER is a noun. One who is capable of adapting to differing situations.
Is ADAPTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ADAPTER is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ADAPTER worth in Scrabble?
ADAPTER is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ADAPTER?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ADAPTER. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of ADAPTER?
The anagrams of ADAPTER (words using the exact same letters) are: READAPT. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.