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DISTRACT

/dɪsˈtɹækt/

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective

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Definition of DISTRACT

verb

To divert the attention of.

"The crowd was distracted by a helicopter hovering over the stadium when the only goal of the game was scored."

verb

To make crazy or insane; to drive to distraction.

adjective

Separated; drawn asunder.

adjective

Insane; mad.

Examples of DISTRACT in a Sentence

  • "The crowd was distracted by a helicopter hovering over the stadium when the only goal of the game was scored."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is DISTRACT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: DISTRACT uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DISTRACT

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter distract Total
Scrabble 21111131 11
WWF 21111141 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DISTRACT

100 words from the letters in DISTRACT

How to Use DISTRACT in Word Games

DISTRACT is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DISTRACT

What does DISTRACT mean?
DISTRACT is a verb. To divert the attention of.
Is DISTRACT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DISTRACT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DISTRACT worth in Scrabble?
DISTRACT is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DISTRACT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DISTRACT. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.