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ADULTERY

/əˈdʌltəɹi/

8 letters · 4 syllables · noun

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Definition of ADULTERY

noun

Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse.

"She engaged in adultery because her spouse has a low libido, while hers is very high."

noun

Lewdness or unchastity of thought as well as act, as forbidden by the seventh commandment.

noun

Faithlessness in religion.

Synonyms of ADULTERY

Words with similar meaning

Examples of ADULTERY in a Sentence

  • "She engaged in adultery because her spouse has a low libido, while hers is very high."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
4
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
13
points

Is ADULTERY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: ADULTERY uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ADULTERY

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter adultery Total
Scrabble 12111114 12
WWF 12221113 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ADULTERY

100 words from the letters in ADULTERY

How to Use ADULTERY in Word Games

ADULTERY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ADULTERY

What does ADULTERY mean?
ADULTERY is a noun. Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse.
Is ADULTERY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ADULTERY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ADULTERY worth in Scrabble?
ADULTERY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from ADULTERY?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ADULTERY. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ADULTERY?
Synonyms of ADULTERY include: advowtry. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.