AFTERMATH
/ˈæf.təˌmæθ/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of AFTERMATH
A second mowing; the grass which grows after the first crop of hay in the same season.
That which happens after, that which follows, usually of strongly negative connotation in most contexts, implying a preceding catastrophe.
"In contrast to most projections of the aftermath of nuclear war, in this there is no rioting or looting."
Examples of AFTERMATH in a Sentence
- "In contrast to most projections of the aftermath of nuclear war, in this there is no rioting or looting."
Word Details
Is AFTERMATH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, AFTERMATH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: AFTERMATH uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for AFTERMATH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | f | t | e | r | m | a | t | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in AFTERMATH
100 words from the letters in AFTERMATH
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How to Use AFTERMATH in Word Games
AFTERMATH is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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