BUTTRESS
/ˈbʌtɹəs/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of BUTTRESS
A brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it.
Anything that serves to support something; a prop.
A buttress-root.
To support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.
(by extension) To support something or someone by supplying evidence; to corroborate or substantiate.
Word Details
Is BUTTRESS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BUTTRESS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BUTTRESS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BUTTRESS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | u | t | t | r | e | s | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BUTTRESS
100 words from the letters in BUTTRESS
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How to Use BUTTRESS in Word Games
BUTTRESS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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