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CHECKMATED

10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective

C 3/4
H 4/3
E 1/1
C 3/4
K 5/5
M 3/4
A 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
D 2/2

Definition of CHECKMATED

verb

To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.

"That jerk checkmated me in four moves!"

verb

(by extension) To place in a losing situation that has no escape.

adjective

Having a king in check with no possible move to escape check, thus losing the game.

adjective

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

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
24
points
WWF
26
points

Is CHECKMATED a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 24 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 24 pts Words With Friends — 26 pts

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 checkmated Total
Scrabble 3413531112 24
WWF 4314541112 26

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CHECKMATED

100 words from the letters in CHECKMATED

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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Frequently Asked Questions About CHECKMATED

What does CHECKMATED mean?
CHECKMATED is a verb. To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.
Is CHECKMATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CHECKMATED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 24 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CHECKMATED worth in Scrabble?
CHECKMATED is worth 24 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CHECKMATED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CHECKMATED. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.