DEADLOCK
/ˈdɛdlɒk/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of DEADLOCK
A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse
An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.
To cause or to come to a deadlock.
Word Details
Is DEADLOCK a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEADLOCK is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DEADLOCK uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DEADLOCK
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | a | d | l | o | c | k | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 16 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEADLOCK
100 words from the letters in DEADLOCK
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How to Use DEADLOCK in Word Games
DEADLOCK is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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