BREAKWATER
/ˈbɹeɪkˌwɔːtə/
10 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of BREAKWATER
A construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside
A low bulkhead across the forecastle deck of a ship which diverts water breaking over the bows into the scuppers
On beaches: a wooden or concrete barrier, usually perpendicular to the shore, intended to prevent the movement of sand along a coast.
Word Details
Is BREAKWATER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BREAKWATER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BREAKWATER uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BREAKWATER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | r | e | a | k | w | a | t | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BREAKWATER
100 words from the letters in BREAKWATER
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How to Use BREAKWATER in Word Games
BREAKWATER is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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