CHECKMATED
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of CHECKMATED
To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.
"That jerk checkmated me in four moves!"
(by extension) To place in a losing situation that has no escape.
Having a king in check with no possible move to escape check, thus losing the game.
Suffering a personal loss with no obvious chance to escape the loss.
Examples of CHECKMATED in a Sentence
- "That jerk checkmated me in four moves!"
Word Details
Is CHECKMATED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CHECKMATED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CHECKMATED uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CHECKMATED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | h | e | c | k | m | a | t | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 24 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 26 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CHECKMATED
100 words from the letters in CHECKMATED
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How to Use CHECKMATED in Word Games
CHECKMATED is worth 24 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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