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ENTRAPMENT

10 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of ENTRAPMENT

noun

The state of being entrapped.

"The entrapment of the victims in the wreckage made rescue difficult."

noun

Action by law enforcement personnel to lead an otherwise innocent person to commit a crime, in order to arrest and prosecute that person for the crime.

"A detective asking you to buy illegal marijuana for a dying man would be police entrapment."

noun

A method of isolating specific cells or molecules from a mixture, especially by immobilization on a gel.

Examples of ENTRAPMENT in a Sentence

  • "The entrapment of the victims in the wreckage made rescue difficult."
  • "A detective asking you to buy illegal marijuana for a dying man would be police entrapment."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
18
points

Is ENTRAPMENT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: ENTRAPMENT uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ENTRAPMENT

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

Letter entrapment Total
Scrabble 1111133111 14
WWF 1211144121 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ENTRAPMENT

100 words from the letters in ENTRAPMENT

How to Use ENTRAPMENT in Word Games

ENTRAPMENT is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ENTRAPMENT to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ENTRAPMENT

What does ENTRAPMENT mean?
ENTRAPMENT is a noun. The state of being entrapped.
Is ENTRAPMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ENTRAPMENT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ENTRAPMENT worth in Scrabble?
ENTRAPMENT is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ENTRAPMENT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ENTRAPMENT. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.