DEADBOLT
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of DEADBOLT
The part of the lock which is moved when the key is engaged.
A kind of lock in which the bolt (moving portion) is held in position by the cylinder rather than by a spring and so can not be retracted except by turning the cylinder.
To fasten or secure with a deadbolt.
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Is DEADBOLT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEADBOLT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DEADBOLT uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DEADBOLT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | a | d | b | o | l | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEADBOLT
100 words from the letters in DEADBOLT
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How to Use DEADBOLT in Word Games
DEADBOLT is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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