ENTRENCHES
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of ENTRENCHES
To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.
"The army entrenched its camp, or entrenched itself."
To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.
"Senator Cornpone was able to entrench by spending millions on each campaign."
Examples of ENTRENCHES in a Sentence
- "The army entrenched its camp, or entrenched itself."
- "Senator Cornpone was able to entrench by spending millions on each campaign."
Word Details
Is ENTRENCHES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ENTRENCHES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ENTRENCHES uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ENTRENCHES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | n | t | r | e | n | c | h | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ENTRENCHES
100 words from the letters in ENTRENCHES
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How to Use ENTRENCHES in Word Games
ENTRENCHES is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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